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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,992.65, 1,168,372.01 and 246,444.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,992.65, 1,168,372.01 and 246,444.47 is: 369,629.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,992.65 : 1,168,372.01 = 246,444.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,992.65/1,168,372.01 = 246,444.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,992.65x = 1,168,372.01 × 246,444.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,992.65x = 287,938,813,693.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,938,813,693.20/778,992.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,629.69

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