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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,697.72, 1,077,312.80 and 436,562

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,697.72, 1,077,312.80 and 436,562 is: 602,427.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,697.72 : 1,077,312.80 = 436,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,697.72/1,077,312.80 = 436,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,697.72x = 1,077,312.80 × 436,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,697.72x = 470,313,830,593.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,313,830,593.60/780,697.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,427.57

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