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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,004.80, 1,179,007.20 and 779,006.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,004.80, 1,179,007.20 and 779,006.40 is: 1,168,509.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,004.80 : 1,179,007.20 = 779,006.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,004.80/1,179,007.20 = 779,006.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,004.80x = 1,179,007.20 × 779,006.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,004.80x = 918,454,154,446.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,454,154,446.08/786,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,509.60

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