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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,993.40, 1,160,543.14 and 300,125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,993.40, 1,160,543.14 and 300,125.16 is: 450,014.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,993.40 : 1,160,543.14 = 300,125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,993.40/1,160,543.14 = 300,125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,993.40x = 1,160,543.14 × 300,125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,993.40x = 348,308,195,579.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,308,195,579.40/773,993.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,014.43

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