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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,726.80, 1,157,201.40 and 456,280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,726.80, 1,157,201.40 and 456,280.40 is: 684,190.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,726.80 : 1,157,201.40 = 456,280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,726.80/1,157,201.40 = 456,280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,726.80x = 1,157,201.40 × 456,280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,726.80x = 528,008,317,672.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,008,317,672.56/771,726.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,190.72

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