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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,360.32, 1,180,468.32 and 313,903.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,360.32, 1,180,468.32 and 313,903.68 is: 470,627.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,360.32 : 1,180,468.32 = 313,903.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,360.32/1,180,468.32 = 313,903.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,360.32x = 1,180,468.32 × 313,903.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,360.32x = 370,553,349,771.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,553,349,771.42/787,360.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,627.41

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