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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,577.40, 1,167,866.10 and 358,673.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,577.40, 1,167,866.10 and 358,673.40 is: 538,010.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,577.40 : 1,167,866.10 = 358,673.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,577.40/1,167,866.10 = 358,673.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,577.40x = 1,167,866.10 × 358,673.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,577.40x = 418,882,504,831.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,882,504,831.74/778,577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,010.10

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