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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,029.80, 1,165,544.70 and 461,324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,029.80, 1,165,544.70 and 461,324.20 is: 691,986.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,029.80 : 1,165,544.70 = 461,324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,029.80/1,165,544.70 = 461,324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,029.80x = 1,165,544.70 × 461,324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,029.80x = 537,693,976,291.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,693,976,291.74/777,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,986.30

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