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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,803.42, 1,077,509.27 and 423,107.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,803.42, 1,077,509.27 and 423,107.42 is: 583,888.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,803.42 : 1,077,509.27 = 423,107.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,803.42/1,077,509.27 = 423,107.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,803.42x = 1,077,509.27 × 423,107.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,803.42x = 455,902,167,255.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,902,167,255.78/780,803.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,888.54

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