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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,714.80, 1,157,183.40 and 456,268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,714.80, 1,157,183.40 and 456,268.40 is: 684,172.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,714.80 : 1,157,183.40 = 456,268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,714.80/1,157,183.40 = 456,268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,714.80x = 1,157,183.40 × 456,268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,714.80x = 527,986,218,424.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,986,218,424.56/771,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,172.73

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