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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,898.40, 1,151,847.60 and 488,653.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,898.40, 1,151,847.60 and 488,653.60 is: 732,980.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,898.40 : 1,151,847.60 = 488,653.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,898.40/1,151,847.60 = 488,653.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,898.40x = 1,151,847.60 × 488,653.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,898.40x = 562,854,476,391.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,854,476,391.36/767,898.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,980.40

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