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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772,643.70, 1,158,043.95 and 323,363.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772,643.70, 1,158,043.95 and 323,363.70 is: 484,659.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772,643.70 : 1,158,043.95 = 323,363.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772,643.70/1,158,043.95 = 323,363.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772,643.70x = 1,158,043.95 × 323,363.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772,643.70x = 374,469,376,434.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,469,376,434.62/772,643.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,659.85

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