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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,814.08, 1,162,332 and 375,126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,814.08, 1,162,332 and 375,126.72 is: 562,743.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,814.08 : 1,162,332 = 375,126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,814.08/1,162,332 = 375,126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,814.08x = 1,162,332 × 375,126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,814.08x = 436,021,790,711.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,021,790,711.04/774,814.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,743.76

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