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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,426.60, 1,194,624.54 and 197,389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,426.60, 1,194,624.54 and 197,389 is: 296,079.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,426.60 : 1,194,624.54 = 197,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,426.60/1,194,624.54 = 197,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,426.60x = 1,194,624.54 × 197,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,426.60x = 235,805,743,326.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,805,743,326.06/796,426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,079.69

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