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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,722.80, 1,073,257.22 and 420,026.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,722.80, 1,073,257.22 and 420,026.80 is: 579,636.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,722.80 : 1,073,257.22 = 420,026.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,722.80/1,073,257.22 = 420,026.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,722.80x = 1,073,257.22 × 420,026.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,722.80x = 450,796,795,693.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,796,795,693.50/777,722.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,636.85

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