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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,762.24, 1,153,253.60 and 236,327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,762.24, 1,153,253.60 and 236,327.96 is: 354,525.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,762.24 : 1,153,253.60 = 236,327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,762.24/1,153,253.60 = 236,327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,762.24x = 1,153,253.60 × 236,327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,762.24x = 272,546,070,650.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,546,070,650.66/768,762.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,525.83

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