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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,429, 1,097,692.20 and 437,733

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,429, 1,097,692.20 and 437,733 is: 604,071.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,429 : 1,097,692.20 = 437,733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,429/1,097,692.20 = 437,733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,429x = 1,097,692.20 × 437,733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,429x = 480,496,099,782.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,496,099,782.60/795,429
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,071.64

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