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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,745.75, 1,073,289.54 and 420,049.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,745.75, 1,073,289.54 and 420,049.75 is: 579,668.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,745.75 : 1,073,289.54 = 420,049.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,745.75/1,073,289.54 = 420,049.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,745.75x = 1,073,289.54 × 420,049.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,745.75x = 450,835,002,954.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,835,002,954.62/777,745.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,668.87

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