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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,329.16, 1,060,352.88 and 424,231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,329.16, 1,060,352.88 and 424,231.44 is: 585,471.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,329.16 : 1,060,352.88 = 424,231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,329.16/1,060,352.88 = 424,231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,329.16x = 1,060,352.88 × 424,231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,329.16x = 449,835,029,190.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,835,029,190.55/768,329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,471.76

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