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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,751.59, 1,166,627.41 and 245,314.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,751.59, 1,166,627.41 and 245,314.14 is: 367,971.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,751.59 : 1,166,627.41 = 245,314.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,751.59/1,166,627.41 = 245,314.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,751.59x = 1,166,627.41 × 245,314.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,751.59x = 286,190,198,809.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,190,198,809.67/777,751.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,971.22

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