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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,379.72, 1,149,715.09 and 482,732.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,379.72, 1,149,715.09 and 482,732.92 is: 722,306.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,379.72 : 1,149,715.09 = 482,732.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,379.72/1,149,715.09 = 482,732.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,379.72x = 1,149,715.09 × 482,732.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,379.72x = 555,005,322,563.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,005,322,563.76/768,379.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,306.05

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