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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,283.98, 1,165,041.54 and 473,007.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,283.98, 1,165,041.54 and 473,007.04 is: 708,972.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,283.98 : 1,165,041.54 = 473,007.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,283.98/1,165,041.54 = 473,007.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,283.98x = 1,165,041.54 × 473,007.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,283.98x = 551,072,842,122.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,072,842,122.20/777,283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,972.34

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