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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,796, 1,063,698.48 and 431,329.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,796, 1,063,698.48 and 431,329.86 is: 595,235.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,796 : 1,063,698.48 = 431,329.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,796/1,063,698.48 = 431,329.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,796x = 1,063,698.48 × 431,329.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,796x = 458,804,916,460.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,804,916,460.61/770,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,235.21

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