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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,603.60, 1,188,891.64 and 319,276.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,603.60, 1,188,891.64 and 319,276.86 is: 478,909.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,603.60 : 1,188,891.64 = 319,276.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,603.60/1,188,891.64 = 319,276.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,603.60x = 1,188,891.64 × 319,276.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,603.60x = 379,585,589,699.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,585,589,699.45/792,603.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,909.75

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