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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,663.80, 1,182,995.70 and 655,694.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,663.80, 1,182,995.70 and 655,694.20 is: 983,541.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,663.80 : 1,182,995.70 = 655,694.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,663.80/1,182,995.70 = 655,694.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,663.80x = 1,182,995.70 × 655,694.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,663.80x = 775,683,419,114.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,683,419,114.94/788,663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983,541.30

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