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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,741.54, 1,185,934.41 and 363,867.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,741.54, 1,185,934.41 and 363,867.88 is: 545,719.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,741.54 : 1,185,934.41 = 363,867.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,741.54/1,185,934.41 = 363,867.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,741.54x = 1,185,934.41 × 363,867.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,741.54x = 431,523,439,585.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,523,439,585.75/790,741.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,719.96

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