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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,967.10, 1,168,335.45 and 218,058.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,967.10, 1,168,335.45 and 218,058.30 is: 327,055.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,967.10 : 1,168,335.45 = 218,058.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,967.10/1,168,335.45 = 218,058.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,967.10x = 1,168,335.45 × 218,058.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,967.10x = 254,765,242,056.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,765,242,056.74/778,967.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,055.20

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