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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,109.62, 1,059,990.62 and 428,577.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,109.62, 1,059,990.62 and 428,577.87 is: 591,437.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,109.62 : 1,059,990.62 = 428,577.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,109.62/1,059,990.62 = 428,577.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,109.62x = 1,059,990.62 × 428,577.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,109.62x = 454,288,522,139.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,288,522,139.58/768,109.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,437.09

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