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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,460.96, 1,165,775.88 and 244,838.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,460.96, 1,165,775.88 and 244,838.96 is: 367,127.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,460.96 : 1,165,775.88 = 244,838.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,460.96/1,165,775.88 = 244,838.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,460.96x = 1,165,775.88 × 244,838.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,460.96x = 285,427,354,052.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,427,354,052.29/777,460.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,127.57

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