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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,337.20, 1,301,005.80 and 778,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,337.20, 1,301,005.80 and 778,982.40 is: 1,168,473.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,337.20 : 1,301,005.80 = 778,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,337.20/1,301,005.80 = 778,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,337.20x = 1,301,005.80 × 778,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,337.20x = 1,013,460,620,497.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,460,620,497.92/867,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,473.60

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