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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,411.40, 1,089,343 and 445,226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,411.40, 1,089,343 and 445,226.74 is: 614,387.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,411.40 : 1,089,343 = 445,226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,411.40/1,089,343 = 445,226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,411.40x = 1,089,343 × 445,226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,411.40x = 485,004,632,631.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,004,632,631.82/789,411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,387.67

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