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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,359.86, 1,150,843.38 and 227,489.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,359.86, 1,150,843.38 and 227,489.89 is: 341,176.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,359.86 : 1,150,843.38 = 227,489.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,359.86/1,150,843.38 = 227,489.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,359.86x = 1,150,843.38 × 227,489.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,359.86x = 261,805,232,785.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,805,232,785.98/767,359.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,176.61

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