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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,308.70, 1,058,872.02 and 423,176.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,308.70, 1,058,872.02 and 423,176.42 is: 583,975.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,308.70 : 1,058,872.02 = 423,176.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,308.70/1,058,872.02 = 423,176.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,308.70x = 1,058,872.02 × 423,176.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,308.70x = 448,089,670,661.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,089,670,661.77/767,308.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,975.75

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