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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,851.32, 1,413,484.80 and 764,917

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,851.32, 1,413,484.80 and 764,917 is: 1,146,732.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,851.32 : 1,413,484.80 = 764,917 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,851.32/1,413,484.80 = 764,917/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,851.32x = 1,413,484.80 × 764,917
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,851.32x = 1,081,198,552,761.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,198,552,761.60/942,851.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146,732.82

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