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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,894.21, 1,187,841.28 and 365,303.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,894.21, 1,187,841.28 and 365,303.82 is: 547,955.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,894.21 : 1,187,841.28 = 365,303.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,894.21/1,187,841.28 = 365,303.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,894.21x = 1,187,841.28 × 365,303.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,894.21x = 433,922,952,368.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,922,952,368.79/791,894.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,955.71

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