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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,297.68, 1,188,809.40 and 343,155.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,297.68, 1,188,809.40 and 343,155.92 is: 514,891.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,297.68 : 1,188,809.40 = 343,155.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,297.68/1,188,809.40 = 343,155.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,297.68x = 1,188,809.40 × 343,155.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,297.68x = 407,946,983,361.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,946,983,361.65/792,297.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,891.05

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