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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,192.56, 1,167,300.52 and 217,230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,192.56, 1,167,300.52 and 217,230 is: 325,848.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,192.56 : 1,167,300.52 = 217,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,192.56/1,167,300.52 = 217,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,192.56x = 1,167,300.52 × 217,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,192.56x = 253,572,691,959.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,572,691,959.60/778,192.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,848.26

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