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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,686.70, 1,162,096.99 and 213,721.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,686.70, 1,162,096.99 and 213,721.20 is: 320,600.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,686.70 : 1,162,096.99 = 213,721.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,686.70/1,162,096.99 = 213,721.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,686.70x = 1,162,096.99 × 213,721.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,686.70x = 248,364,762,684.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,364,762,684.89/774,686.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,600.27

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