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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,783.96, 1,167,036.81 and 328,609.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,783.96, 1,167,036.81 and 328,609.71 is: 493,067.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,783.96 : 1,167,036.81 = 328,609.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,783.96/1,167,036.81 = 328,609.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,783.96x = 1,167,036.81 × 328,609.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,783.96x = 383,499,627,693.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,499,627,693.43/777,783.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,067.03

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