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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,852.80, 1,167,818.40 and 405,604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,852.80, 1,167,818.40 and 405,604.80 is: 608,167.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,852.80 : 1,167,818.40 = 405,604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,852.80/1,167,818.40 = 405,604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,852.80x = 1,167,818.40 × 405,604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,852.80x = 473,672,748,568.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,672,748,568.32/778,852.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,167.23

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