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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,055.20, 1,152,082.80 and 487,773.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,055.20, 1,152,082.80 and 487,773.60 is: 731,660.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,055.20 : 1,152,082.80 = 487,773.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,055.20/1,152,082.80 = 487,773.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,055.20x = 1,152,082.80 × 487,773.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,055.20x = 561,955,574,854.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,955,574,854.08/768,055.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,660.40

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