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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,843.20, 1,168,264.80 and 335,611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,843.20, 1,168,264.80 and 335,611.20 is: 503,416.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,843.20 : 1,168,264.80 = 335,611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,843.20/1,168,264.80 = 335,611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,843.20x = 1,168,264.80 × 335,611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,843.20x = 392,082,751,445.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,082,751,445.76/778,843.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,416.80

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