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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,167, 1,159,284.40 and 346,625.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,167, 1,159,284.40 and 346,625.68 is: 519,729.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,167 : 1,159,284.40 = 346,625.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,167/1,159,284.40 = 346,625.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,167x = 1,159,284.40 × 346,625.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,167x = 401,837,741,730.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,837,741,730.26/773,167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,729.56

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