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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,598.86, 1,150,829.64 and 367,859

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,598.86, 1,150,829.64 and 367,859 is: 551,515.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,598.86 : 1,150,829.64 = 367,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,598.86/1,150,829.64 = 367,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,598.86x = 1,150,829.64 × 367,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,598.86x = 423,343,040,540.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,343,040,540.76/767,598.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,515.98

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