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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,345.64, 1,166,175.20 and 328,066.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,345.64, 1,166,175.20 and 328,066.99 is: 492,166.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,345.64 : 1,166,175.20 = 328,066.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,345.64/1,166,175.20 = 328,066.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,345.64x = 1,166,175.20 × 328,066.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,345.64x = 382,583,587,676.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,583,587,676.65/777,345.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,166.63

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