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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,717.16, 1,157,970.94 and 367,367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,717.16, 1,157,970.94 and 367,367 is: 551,238.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,717.16 : 1,157,970.94 = 367,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,717.16/1,157,970.94 = 367,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,717.16x = 1,157,970.94 × 367,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,717.16x = 425,400,310,314.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,400,310,314.98/771,717.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,238.63

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