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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,278.32, 1,165,917.72 and 600,044.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,278.32, 1,165,917.72 and 600,044.08 is: 900,066.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,278.32 : 1,165,917.72 = 600,044.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,278.32/1,165,917.72 = 600,044.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,278.32x = 1,165,917.72 × 600,044.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,278.32x = 699,602,025,653.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,602,025,653.10/777,278.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900,066.31

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