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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,205.91, 1,165,850.46 and 244,768.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,205.91, 1,165,850.46 and 244,768.40 is: 367,165.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,205.91 : 1,165,850.46 = 244,768.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,205.91/1,165,850.46 = 244,768.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,205.91x = 1,165,850.46 × 244,768.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,205.91x = 285,363,345,904.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,363,345,904.21/777,205.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,165.69

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