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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,045.70, 1,170,068.55 and 360,141.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,045.70, 1,170,068.55 and 360,141.70 is: 540,212.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,045.70 : 1,170,068.55 = 360,141.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,045.70/1,170,068.55 = 360,141.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,045.70x = 1,170,068.55 × 360,141.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,045.70x = 421,390,476,713.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,390,476,713.54/780,045.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,212.55

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