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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,793.60, 1,168,226.85 and 246,356.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,793.60, 1,168,226.85 and 246,356.30 is: 369,545.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,793.60 : 1,168,226.85 = 246,356.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,793.60/1,168,226.85 = 246,356.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,793.60x = 1,168,226.85 × 246,356.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,793.60x = 287,800,044,326.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,800,044,326.66/778,793.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,545.98

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