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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,275.64, 1,097,471.85 and 472,978.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,275.64, 1,097,471.85 and 472,978.65 is: 652,705.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,275.64 : 1,097,471.85 = 472,978.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,275.64/1,097,471.85 = 472,978.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,275.64x = 1,097,471.85 × 472,978.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,275.64x = 519,080,754,026.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,080,754,026.00/795,275.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,705.46

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