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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,662.40, 1,182,993.60 and 788,662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,662.40, 1,182,993.60 and 788,662.40 is: 1,182,993.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,662.40 : 1,182,993.60 = 788,662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,662.40/1,182,993.60 = 788,662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,662.40x = 1,182,993.60 × 788,662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,662.40x = 932,982,571,760.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,982,571,760.64/788,662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182,993.60

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