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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,757.76, 1,175,969.44 and 428,356.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,757.76, 1,175,969.44 and 428,356.48 is: 642,716.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,757.76 : 1,175,969.44 = 428,356.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,757.76/1,175,969.44 = 428,356.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,757.76x = 1,175,969.44 × 428,356.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,757.76x = 503,734,129,905.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,734,129,905.97/783,757.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,716.61

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