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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,633.36, 1,060,702.94 and 424,483.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,633.36, 1,060,702.94 and 424,483.85 is: 585,781.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,633.36 : 1,060,702.94 = 424,483.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,633.36/1,060,702.94 = 424,483.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,633.36x = 1,060,702.94 × 424,483.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,633.36x = 450,251,260,251.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,251,260,251.59/768,633.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,781.58

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