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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,715.16, 1,157,967.94 and 367,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,715.16, 1,157,967.94 and 367,365 is: 551,235.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,715.16 : 1,157,967.94 = 367,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,715.16/1,157,967.94 = 367,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,715.16x = 1,157,967.94 × 367,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,715.16x = 425,396,892,278.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,396,892,278.10/771,715.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,235.63

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