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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,259.43, 1,072,601.86 and 433,093.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,259.43, 1,072,601.86 and 433,093.98 is: 597,660.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,259.43 : 1,072,601.86 = 433,093.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,259.43/1,072,601.86 = 433,093.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,259.43x = 1,072,601.86 × 433,093.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,259.43x = 464,537,408,502.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,537,408,502.80/777,259.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,660.69

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