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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,286.89, 1,060,208.11 and 424,115.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,286.89, 1,060,208.11 and 424,115.43 is: 585,263.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,286.89 : 1,060,208.11 = 424,115.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,286.89/1,060,208.11 = 424,115.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,286.89x = 1,060,208.11 × 424,115.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,286.89x = 449,650,618,462.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,650,618,462.14/768,286.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,263.95

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