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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,634, 1,064,855.46 and 432,110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,634, 1,064,855.46 and 432,110.08 is: 596,312.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,634 : 1,064,855.46 = 432,110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,634/1,064,855.46 = 432,110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,634x = 1,064,855.46 × 432,110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,634x = 460,134,778,009.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,134,778,009.04/771,634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,312.21

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