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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,817.92, 1,149,676.80 and 293,104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,817.92, 1,149,676.80 and 293,104 is: 439,445.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,817.92 : 1,149,676.80 = 293,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,817.92/1,149,676.80 = 293,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,817.92x = 1,149,676.80 × 293,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,817.92x = 336,974,868,787.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,974,868,787.20/766,817.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,445.74

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