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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775,477.76, 1,163,272 and 206,855.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775,477.76, 1,163,272 and 206,855.68 is: 310,298.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775,477.76 : 1,163,272 = 206,855.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775,477.76/1,163,272 = 206,855.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775,477.76x = 1,163,272 × 206,855.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775,477.76x = 240,629,420,584.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,629,420,584.96/775,477.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,298.29

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