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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,748.08, 1,093,920 and 470,402.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,748.08, 1,093,920 and 470,402.64 is: 649,112.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,748.08 : 1,093,920 = 470,402.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,748.08/1,093,920 = 470,402.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,748.08x = 1,093,920 × 470,402.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,748.08x = 514,582,855,948.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,582,855,948.80/792,748.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,112.71

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