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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,792.54, 1,062,270.86 and 425,608.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,792.54, 1,062,270.86 and 425,608.56 is: 587,316.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,792.54 : 1,062,270.86 = 425,608.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,792.54/1,062,270.86 = 425,608.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,792.54x = 1,062,270.86 × 425,608.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,792.54x = 452,111,571,054.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,111,571,054.56/769,792.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,316.12

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