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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,192.78, 1,072,483.25 and 428,264.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,192.78, 1,072,483.25 and 428,264.47 is: 590,981.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,192.78 : 1,072,483.25 = 428,264.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,192.78/1,072,483.25 = 428,264.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,192.78x = 1,072,483.25 × 428,264.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,192.78x = 459,306,472,253.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,306,472,253.40/777,192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,981.40

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