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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,896.60, 1,168,223.40 and 246,548.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,896.60, 1,168,223.40 and 246,548.40 is: 369,784.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,896.60 : 1,168,223.40 = 246,548.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,896.60/1,168,223.40 = 246,548.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,896.60x = 1,168,223.40 × 246,548.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,896.60x = 288,023,610,112.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,023,610,112.56/778,896.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,784.14

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