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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,235, 1,150,804.30 and 234,713.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,235, 1,150,804.30 and 234,713.72 is: 352,055.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,235 : 1,150,804.30 = 234,713.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,235/1,150,804.30 = 234,713.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,235x = 1,150,804.30 × 234,713.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,235x = 270,109,558,245.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,109,558,245.00/767,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,055.83

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