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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,699.99, 1,162,116.99 and 213,734.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,699.99, 1,162,116.99 and 213,734.49 is: 320,620.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,699.99 : 1,162,116.99 = 213,734.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,699.99/1,162,116.99 = 213,734.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,699.99x = 1,162,116.99 × 213,734.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,699.99x = 248,384,482,177.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,384,482,177.99/774,699.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,620.22

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