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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,340.13, 1,060,233.59 and 424,153.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,340.13, 1,060,233.59 and 424,153.71 is: 585,290.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,340.13 : 1,060,233.59 = 424,153.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,340.13/1,060,233.59 = 424,153.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,340.13x = 1,060,233.59 × 424,153.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,340.13x = 449,702,010,665.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,702,010,665.12/768,340.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,290.28

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