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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,352.76, 1,157,775.45 and 372,274.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,352.76, 1,157,775.45 and 372,274.47 is: 558,771.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,352.76 : 1,157,775.45 = 372,274.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,352.76/1,157,775.45 = 372,274.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,352.76x = 1,157,775.45 × 372,274.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,352.76x = 431,010,242,027.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,010,242,027.76/771,352.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,771.90

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