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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,664.80, 1,152,997.20 and 488,728.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,664.80, 1,152,997.20 and 488,728.80 is: 733,093.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,664.80 : 1,152,997.20 = 488,728.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,664.80/1,152,997.20 = 488,728.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,664.80x = 1,152,997.20 × 488,728.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,664.80x = 563,502,937,959.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,502,937,959.36/768,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,093.20

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