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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,998.80, 1,154,998.20 and 320,570.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,998.80, 1,154,998.20 and 320,570.30 is: 480,855.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,998.80 : 1,154,998.20 = 320,570.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,998.80/1,154,998.20 = 320,570.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,998.80x = 1,154,998.20 × 320,570.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,998.80x = 370,258,119,473.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,258,119,473.46/769,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,855.45

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