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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,364.64, 1,194,930 and 496,768.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,364.64, 1,194,930 and 496,768.32 is: 745,391.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,364.64 : 1,194,930 = 496,768.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,364.64/1,194,930 = 496,768.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,364.64x = 1,194,930 × 496,768.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,364.64x = 593,603,368,617.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,603,368,617.60/796,364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,391.42

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