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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,692.10, 1,183,038.15 and 289,991.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,692.10, 1,183,038.15 and 289,991.30 is: 434,986.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,692.10 : 1,183,038.15 = 289,991.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,692.10/1,183,038.15 = 289,991.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,692.10x = 1,183,038.15 × 289,991.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,692.10x = 343,070,771,068.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,070,771,068.10/788,692.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,986.95

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