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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,999.80, 1,154,999.70 and 320,571.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,999.80, 1,154,999.70 and 320,571.30 is: 480,856.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,999.80 : 1,154,999.70 = 320,571.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,999.80/1,154,999.70 = 320,571.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,999.80x = 1,154,999.70 × 320,571.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,999.80x = 370,259,755,328.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,259,755,328.61/769,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,856.95

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