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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,173.63, 1,060,079.70 and 424,009.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,173.63, 1,060,079.70 and 424,009.67 is: 585,133.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,173.63 : 1,060,079.70 = 424,009.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,173.63/1,060,079.70 = 424,009.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,173.63x = 1,060,079.70 × 424,009.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,173.63x = 449,484,042,445.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,484,042,445.70/768,173.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,133.40

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