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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,797, 1,063,699.86 and 431,330.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,797, 1,063,699.86 and 431,330.86 is: 595,236.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,797 : 1,063,699.86 = 431,330.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,797/1,063,699.86 = 431,330.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,797x = 1,063,699.86 × 431,330.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,797x = 458,806,575,395.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,806,575,395.68/770,797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,236.59

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