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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,597.86, 1,150,828.14 and 367,858

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,597.86, 1,150,828.14 and 367,858 is: 551,514.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,597.86 : 1,150,828.14 = 367,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,597.86/1,150,828.14 = 367,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,597.86x = 1,150,828.14 × 367,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,597.86x = 423,341,337,924.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,341,337,924.12/767,597.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,514.48

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