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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,997.52, 1,060,175.52 and 496,197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,997.52, 1,060,175.52 and 496,197.04 is: 684,970.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,997.52 : 1,060,175.52 = 496,197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,997.52/1,060,175.52 = 496,197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,997.52x = 1,060,175.52 × 496,197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,997.52x = 526,055,954,904.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,055,954,904.46/767,997.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,970.90

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