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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,663.60, 1,180,620.60 and 432,932.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,663.60, 1,180,620.60 and 432,932.20 is: 648,917.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,663.60 : 1,180,620.60 = 432,932.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,663.60/1,180,620.60 = 432,932.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,663.60x = 1,180,620.60 × 432,932.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,663.60x = 511,128,673,723.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,128,673,723.32/787,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,917.47

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