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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,344.40, 1,152,516.60 and 395,096.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,344.40, 1,152,516.60 and 395,096.40 is: 592,644.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,344.40 : 1,152,516.60 = 395,096.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,344.40/1,152,516.60 = 395,096.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,344.40x = 1,152,516.60 × 395,096.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,344.40x = 455,355,159,600.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,355,159,600.24/768,344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,644.60

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