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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,460.20, 1,150,533.84 and 294,485

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,460.20, 1,150,533.84 and 294,485 is: 441,475.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,460.20 : 1,150,533.84 = 294,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,460.20/1,150,533.84 = 294,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,460.20x = 1,150,533.84 × 294,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,460.20x = 338,814,957,872.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,814,957,872.40/767,460.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,475.61

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