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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,005.20, 1,152,007.80 and 662,942.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,005.20, 1,152,007.80 and 662,942.80 is: 994,414.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,005.20 : 1,152,007.80 = 662,942.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,005.20/1,152,007.80 = 662,942.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,005.20x = 1,152,007.80 × 662,942.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,005.20x = 763,715,276,553.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,715,276,553.84/768,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994,414.20

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