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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,800.60, 1,168,079.40 and 246,452.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,800.60, 1,168,079.40 and 246,452.40 is: 369,640.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,800.60 : 1,168,079.40 = 246,452.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,800.60/1,168,079.40 = 246,452.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,800.60x = 1,168,079.40 × 246,452.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,800.60x = 287,875,971,520.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,875,971,520.56/778,800.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,640.15

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