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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,164.76, 1,182,413.42 and 255,644.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,164.76, 1,182,413.42 and 255,644.44 is: 383,520.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,164.76 : 1,182,413.42 = 255,644.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,164.76/1,182,413.42 = 255,644.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,164.76x = 1,182,413.42 × 255,644.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,164.76x = 302,277,416,604.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,277,416,604.39/788,164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,520.59

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