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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,413.60, 1,157,294.88 and 416,420

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,413.60, 1,157,294.88 and 416,420 is: 624,724.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,413.60 : 1,157,294.88 = 416,420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,413.60/1,157,294.88 = 416,420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,413.60x = 1,157,294.88 × 416,420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,413.60x = 481,920,733,929.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,920,733,929.60/771,413.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,724.19

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