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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,332.41, 1,060,270.90 and 424,160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,332.41, 1,060,270.90 and 424,160.96 is: 585,326.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,332.41 : 1,060,270.90 = 424,160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,332.41/1,060,270.90 = 424,160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,332.41x = 1,060,270.90 × 424,160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,332.41x = 449,725,516,442.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,725,516,442.31/768,332.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,326.76

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