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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,847.80, 1,150,271.70 and 483,412.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,847.80, 1,150,271.70 and 483,412.60 is: 725,118.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,847.80 : 1,150,271.70 = 483,412.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,847.80/1,150,271.70 = 483,412.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,847.80x = 1,150,271.70 × 483,412.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,847.80x = 556,055,833,203.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,055,833,203.42/766,847.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,118.90

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