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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,897.80, 1,151,846.70 and 368,470.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,897.80, 1,151,846.70 and 368,470.60 is: 552,705.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,897.80 : 1,151,846.70 = 368,470.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,897.80/1,151,846.70 = 368,470.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,897.80x = 1,151,846.70 × 368,470.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,897.80x = 424,421,644,657.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,421,644,657.02/767,897.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,705.90

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