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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775,957.95, 1,163,986.13 and 243,499.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775,957.95, 1,163,986.13 and 243,499.99 is: 365,265.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775,957.95 : 1,163,986.13 = 243,499.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775,957.95/1,163,986.13 = 243,499.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775,957.95x = 1,163,986.13 × 243,499.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775,957.95x = 283,430,611,015.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,430,611,015.14/775,957.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,265.43

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