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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,716.26, 1,073,248.56 and 420,020.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,716.26, 1,073,248.56 and 420,020.26 is: 579,628.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,716.26 : 1,073,248.56 = 420,020.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,716.26/1,073,248.56 = 420,020.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,716.26x = 1,073,248.56 × 420,020.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,716.26x = 450,786,139,215.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,786,139,215.83/777,716.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,628.02

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