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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,271.50, 1,076,774.67 and 422,575.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,271.50, 1,076,774.67 and 422,575.50 is: 583,154.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,271.50 : 1,076,774.67 = 422,575.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,271.50/1,076,774.67 = 422,575.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,271.50x = 1,076,774.67 × 422,575.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,271.50x = 455,018,594,562.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,018,594,562.59/780,271.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,154.19

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