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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,641.76, 1,194,379.40 and 375,688

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,641.76, 1,194,379.40 and 375,688 is: 563,256.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,641.76 : 1,194,379.40 = 375,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,641.76/1,194,379.40 = 375,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,641.76x = 1,194,379.40 × 375,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,641.76x = 448,714,008,027.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,714,008,027.20/796,641.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,256.95

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