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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,757.95, 1,151,636.79 and 412,282.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,757.95, 1,151,636.79 and 412,282.97 is: 618,424.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,757.95 : 1,151,636.79 = 412,282.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,757.95/1,151,636.79 = 412,282.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,757.95x = 1,151,636.79 × 412,282.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,757.95x = 474,800,236,142.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,800,236,142.47/767,757.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,424.38

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