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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,119.01, 1,060,003.42 and 428,587.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,119.01, 1,060,003.42 and 428,587.26 is: 591,449.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,119.01 : 1,060,003.42 = 428,587.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,119.01/1,060,003.42 = 428,587.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,119.01x = 1,060,003.42 × 428,587.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,119.01x = 454,303,961,368.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,303,961,368.43/768,119.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,449.96

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