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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,960.62, 1,168,802.60 and 299,028.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,960.62, 1,168,802.60 and 299,028.74 is: 448,681.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,960.62 : 1,168,802.60 = 299,028.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,960.62/1,168,802.60 = 299,028.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,960.62x = 1,168,802.60 × 299,028.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,960.62x = 349,505,561,447.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,505,561,447.57/778,960.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,681.94

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