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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,109, 1,150,679.88 and 198,502.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,109, 1,150,679.88 and 198,502.32 is: 297,757.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,109 : 1,150,679.88 = 198,502.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,109/1,150,679.88 = 198,502.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,109x = 1,150,679.88 × 198,502.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,109x = 228,412,625,757.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,412,625,757.32/767,109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,757.72

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