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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,557.70, 1,152,878.60 and 319,324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,557.70, 1,152,878.60 and 319,324 is: 479,003.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,557.70 : 1,152,878.60 = 319,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,557.70/1,152,878.60 = 319,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,557.70x = 1,152,878.60 × 319,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,557.70x = 368,141,806,066.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,141,806,066.40/768,557.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,003.47

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