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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,472.60, 1,188,240.60 and 636,008.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,472.60, 1,188,240.60 and 636,008.60 is: 952,435.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,472.60 : 1,188,240.60 = 636,008.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,472.60/1,188,240.60 = 636,008.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,472.60x = 1,188,240.60 × 636,008.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,472.60x = 755,731,240,469.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,731,240,469.16/793,472.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,435.21

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