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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,993.60, 1,153,903.52 and 320,024

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,993.60, 1,153,903.52 and 320,024 is: 480,207.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,993.60 : 1,153,903.52 = 320,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,993.60/1,153,903.52 = 320,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,993.60x = 1,153,903.52 × 320,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,993.60x = 369,276,820,084.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,276,820,084.48/768,993.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,207.92

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