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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,393.76, 1,169,687.04 and 358,784.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,393.76, 1,169,687.04 and 358,784.80 is: 537,761.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,393.76 : 1,169,687.04 = 358,784.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,393.76/1,169,687.04 = 358,784.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,393.76x = 1,169,687.04 × 358,784.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,393.76x = 419,665,930,708.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,665,930,708.99/780,393.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,761.77

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