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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,053.31, 1,183,155.53 and 409,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,053.31, 1,183,155.53 and 409,032 is: 613,327.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,053.31 : 1,183,155.53 = 409,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,053.31/1,183,155.53 = 409,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,053.31x = 1,183,155.53 × 409,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,053.31x = 483,948,470,701.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,948,470,701.80/789,053.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,327.98

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