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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,277.10, 1,188,415.65 and 365,812.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,277.10, 1,188,415.65 and 365,812.10 is: 548,718.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,277.10 : 1,188,415.65 = 365,812.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,277.10/1,188,415.65 = 365,812.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,277.10x = 1,188,415.65 × 365,812.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,277.10x = 434,736,824,599.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,736,824,599.37/792,277.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,718.15

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