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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,923.61, 1,188,238.58 and 365,230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,923.61, 1,188,238.58 and 365,230 is: 548,007.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,923.61 : 1,188,238.58 = 365,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,923.61/1,188,238.58 = 365,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,923.61x = 1,188,238.58 × 365,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,923.61x = 433,980,376,573.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,980,376,573.40/791,923.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,007.88

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