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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,373.98, 1,188,130.89 and 359,853.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,373.98, 1,188,130.89 and 359,853.90 is: 539,585.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,373.98 : 1,188,130.89 = 359,853.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,373.98/1,188,130.89 = 359,853.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,373.98x = 1,188,130.89 × 359,853.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,373.98x = 427,553,534,476.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,553,534,476.97/792,373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,585.53

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