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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,979, 1,160,670.36 and 300,602.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,979, 1,160,670.36 and 300,602.04 is: 450,787.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,979 : 1,160,670.36 = 300,602.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,979/1,160,670.36 = 300,602.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,979x = 1,160,670.36 × 300,602.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,979x = 348,899,877,983.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,899,877,983.53/773,979
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,787.27

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