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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,665.88, 1,166,459.94 and 304,437.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,665.88, 1,166,459.94 and 304,437.96 is: 456,641.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,665.88 : 1,166,459.94 = 304,437.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,665.88/1,166,459.94 = 304,437.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,665.88x = 1,166,459.94 × 304,437.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,665.88x = 355,114,684,555.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,114,684,555.32/777,665.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,641.72

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