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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,221.63, 1,170,670.52 and 275,143.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,221.63, 1,170,670.52 and 275,143.49 is: 412,834.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,221.63 : 1,170,670.52 = 275,143.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,221.63/1,170,670.52 = 275,143.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,221.63x = 1,170,670.52 × 275,143.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,221.63x = 322,102,372,512.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,102,372,512.92/780,221.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,834.46

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