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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,068, 1,072,430.68 and 454,758.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,068, 1,072,430.68 and 454,758.88 is: 627,612.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,068 : 1,072,430.68 = 454,758.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,068/1,072,430.68 = 454,758.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,068x = 1,072,430.68 × 454,758.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,068x = 487,697,374,914.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,697,374,914.44/777,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,612.22

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