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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772,496.97, 1,158,808.49 and 388,048.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772,496.97, 1,158,808.49 and 388,048.09 is: 582,103.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772,496.97 : 1,158,808.49 = 388,048.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772,496.97/1,158,808.49 = 388,048.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772,496.97x = 1,158,808.49 × 388,048.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772,496.97x = 449,673,421,220.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,673,421,220.28/772,496.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,103.80

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