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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,376.73, 1,150,080 and 367,418.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,376.73, 1,150,080 and 367,418.17 is: 550,655.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,376.73 : 1,150,080 = 367,418.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,376.73/1,150,080 = 367,418.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,376.73x = 1,150,080 × 367,418.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,376.73x = 422,560,288,953.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,560,288,953.60/767,376.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,655.59

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