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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,276.80, 1,149,415.20 and 299,332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,276.80, 1,149,415.20 and 299,332.80 is: 448,999.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,276.80 : 1,149,415.20 = 299,332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,276.80/1,149,415.20 = 299,332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,276.80x = 1,149,415.20 × 299,332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,276.80x = 344,057,670,178.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,057,670,178.56/766,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,999.20

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