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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,032.80, 1,170,049.20 and 425,738.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,032.80, 1,170,049.20 and 425,738.80 is: 638,608.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,032.80 : 1,170,049.20 = 425,738.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,032.80/1,170,049.20 = 425,738.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,032.80x = 1,170,049.20 × 425,738.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,032.80x = 498,135,342,348.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,135,342,348.96/780,032.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,608.20

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