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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772,754.64, 1,159,205.64 and 240,132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772,754.64, 1,159,205.64 and 240,132.24 is: 360,221.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772,754.64 : 1,159,205.64 = 240,132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772,754.64/1,159,205.64 = 240,132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772,754.64x = 1,159,205.64 × 240,132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772,754.64x = 278,362,646,953.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,362,646,953.83/772,754.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,221.26

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