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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,722.67, 1,152,083.83 and 312,782.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,722.67, 1,152,083.83 and 312,782.55 is: 468,766.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,722.67 : 1,152,083.83 = 312,782.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,722.67/1,152,083.83 = 312,782.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,722.67x = 1,152,083.83 × 312,782.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,722.67x = 360,351,722,481.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,351,722,481.48/768,722.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,766.87

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