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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,958.80, 1,150,469.40 and 412,854.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,958.80, 1,150,469.40 and 412,854.80 is: 618,492.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,958.80 : 1,150,469.40 = 412,854.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,958.80/1,150,469.40 = 412,854.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,958.80x = 1,150,469.40 × 412,854.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,958.80x = 474,976,814,043.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,976,814,043.12/767,958.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,492.57

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