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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,421.76, 1,192,549.44 and 374,468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,421.76, 1,192,549.44 and 374,468 is: 561,427.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,421.76 : 1,192,549.44 = 374,468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,421.76/1,192,549.44 = 374,468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,421.76x = 1,192,549.44 × 374,468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,421.76x = 446,571,603,697.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,571,603,697.92/795,421.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,427.44

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