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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,768.84, 1,207,720.44 and 378,324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,768.84, 1,207,720.44 and 378,324 is: 567,752.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,768.84 : 1,207,720.44 = 378,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,768.84/1,207,720.44 = 378,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,768.84x = 1,207,720.44 × 378,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,768.84x = 456,909,627,742.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,909,627,742.56/804,768.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,752.63

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