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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,027.76, 1,194,038.94 and 322,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,027.76, 1,194,038.94 and 322,712 is: 484,066.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,027.76 : 1,194,038.94 = 322,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,027.76/1,194,038.94 = 322,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,027.76x = 1,194,038.94 × 322,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,027.76x = 385,330,694,405.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,330,694,405.28/796,027.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,066.91

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