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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,290.97, 1,060,213.74 and 424,119.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,290.97, 1,060,213.74 and 424,119.51 is: 585,269.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,290.97 : 1,060,213.74 = 424,119.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,290.97/1,060,213.74 = 424,119.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,290.97x = 1,060,213.74 × 424,119.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,290.97x = 449,657,332,699.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,657,332,699.29/768,290.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,269.58

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