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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,382.96, 1,159,797.62 and 267,808.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,382.96, 1,159,797.62 and 267,808.21 is: 401,616.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,382.96 : 1,159,797.62 = 267,808.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,382.96/1,159,797.62 = 267,808.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,382.96x = 1,159,797.62 × 267,808.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,382.96x = 310,603,322,344.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,603,322,344.49/773,382.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,616.45

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