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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,298.83, 1,165,989.96 and 244,861.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,298.83, 1,165,989.96 and 244,861.53 is: 367,305.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,298.83 : 1,165,989.96 = 244,861.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,298.83/1,165,989.96 = 244,861.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,298.83x = 1,165,989.96 × 244,861.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,298.83x = 285,506,085,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,506,085,570.24/777,298.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,305.44

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