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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,689.40, 1,195,034.10 and 205,713.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,689.40, 1,195,034.10 and 205,713.40 is: 308,570.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,689.40 : 1,195,034.10 = 205,713.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,689.40/1,195,034.10 = 205,713.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,689.40x = 1,195,034.10 × 205,713.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,689.40x = 245,834,527,826.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,834,527,826.94/796,689.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,570.10

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