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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,168.03, 1,060,071.98 and 424,004.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,168.03, 1,060,071.98 and 424,004.07 is: 585,125.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,168.03 : 1,060,071.98 = 424,004.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,168.03/1,060,071.98 = 424,004.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,168.03x = 1,060,071.98 × 424,004.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,168.03x = 449,474,833,482.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,474,833,482.84/768,168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,125.67

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