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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,962.44, 1,152,717.90 and 369,829

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,962.44, 1,152,717.90 and 369,829 is: 554,394.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,962.44 : 1,152,717.90 = 369,829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,962.44/1,152,717.90 = 369,829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,962.44x = 1,152,717.90 × 369,829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,962.44x = 426,308,508,239.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,308,508,239.10/768,962.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,394.45

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