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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,785.80, 1,164,345.90 and 462,080.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,785.80, 1,164,345.90 and 462,080.20 is: 691,734.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,785.80 : 1,164,345.90 = 462,080.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,785.80/1,164,345.90 = 462,080.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,785.80x = 1,164,345.90 × 462,080.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,785.80x = 538,021,186,341.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,021,186,341.18/777,785.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,734.39

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