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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,472.68, 1,191,334.44 and 288,677

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,472.68, 1,191,334.44 and 288,677 is: 432,879.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,472.68 : 1,191,334.44 = 288,677 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,472.68/1,191,334.44 = 288,677/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,472.68x = 1,191,334.44 × 288,677
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,472.68x = 343,910,852,135.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,910,852,135.88/794,472.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,879.39

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