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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,778.64, 1,165,835.96 and 555,488.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,778.64, 1,165,835.96 and 555,488.72 is: 832,638.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,778.64 : 1,165,835.96 = 555,488.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,778.64/1,165,835.96 = 555,488.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,778.64x = 1,165,835.96 × 555,488.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,778.64x = 647,608,725,150.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,608,725,150.37/777,778.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,638.87

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