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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,652.83, 1,148,479.26 and 204,672.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,652.83, 1,148,479.26 and 204,672.75 is: 307,009.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,652.83 : 1,148,479.26 = 204,672.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,652.83/1,148,479.26 = 204,672.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,652.83x = 1,148,479.26 × 204,672.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,652.83x = 235,062,408,462.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,062,408,462.17/765,652.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,009.13

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