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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,841.60, 1,168,420.35 and 442,043.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,841.60, 1,168,420.35 and 442,043.60 is: 663,155.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,841.60 : 1,168,420.35 = 442,043.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,841.60/1,168,420.35 = 442,043.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,841.60x = 1,168,420.35 × 442,043.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,841.60x = 516,492,737,827.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,492,737,827.26/778,841.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,155.05

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