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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,714.16, 1,157,966.44 and 367,364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,714.16, 1,157,966.44 and 367,364 is: 551,234.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,714.16 : 1,157,966.44 = 367,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,714.16/1,157,966.44 = 367,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,714.16x = 1,157,966.44 × 367,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,714.16x = 425,395,183,264.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,395,183,264.16/771,714.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,234.13

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