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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,245.76, 1,060,180.02 and 428,713.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,245.76, 1,060,180.02 and 428,713.92 is: 591,625.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,245.76 : 1,060,180.02 = 428,713.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,245.76/1,060,180.02 = 428,713.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,245.76x = 1,060,180.02 × 428,713.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,245.76x = 454,513,932,279.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,513,932,279.88/768,245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,625.70

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