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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,374.56, 1,063,116.18 and 430,842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,374.56, 1,063,116.18 and 430,842 is: 594,561.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,374.56 : 1,063,116.18 = 430,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,374.56/1,063,116.18 = 430,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,374.56x = 1,063,116.18 × 430,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,374.56x = 458,035,101,223.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,035,101,223.56/770,374.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,561.56

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