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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,476.68, 1,191,340.44 and 288,681

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,476.68, 1,191,340.44 and 288,681 is: 432,885.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,476.68 : 1,191,340.44 = 288,681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,476.68/1,191,340.44 = 288,681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,476.68x = 1,191,340.44 × 288,681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,476.68x = 343,917,349,559.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,917,349,559.64/794,476.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,885.39

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