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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,302.04, 1,060,213.95 and 428,792.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,302.04, 1,060,213.95 and 428,792.16 is: 591,709.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,302.04 : 1,060,213.95 = 428,792.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,302.04/1,060,213.95 = 428,792.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,302.04x = 1,060,213.95 × 428,792.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,302.04x = 454,611,429,682.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,611,429,682.63/768,302.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,709.26

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