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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,952.56, 1,065,282.84 and 432,432.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,952.56, 1,065,282.84 and 432,432.96 is: 596,750.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,952.56 : 1,065,282.84 = 432,432.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,952.56/1,065,282.84 = 432,432.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,952.56x = 1,065,282.84 × 432,432.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,952.56x = 460,663,411,738.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,663,411,738.41/771,952.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,750.93

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