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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,196, 1,061,468.12 and 425,026.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,196, 1,061,468.12 and 425,026.46 is: 586,524.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,196 : 1,061,468.12 = 425,026.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,196/1,061,468.12 = 425,026.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,196x = 1,061,468.12 × 425,026.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,196x = 451,152,037,446.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,152,037,446.46/769,196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,524.16

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