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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,305.83, 1,166,000.48 and 244,868.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,305.83, 1,166,000.48 and 244,868.53 is: 367,315.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,305.83 : 1,166,000.48 = 244,868.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,305.83/1,166,000.48 = 244,868.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,305.83x = 1,166,000.48 × 244,868.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,305.83x = 285,516,823,516.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,516,823,516.89/777,305.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,315.94

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