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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,891.97, 1,099,682.79 and 434,308.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,891.97, 1,099,682.79 and 434,308.64 is: 599,330.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,891.97 : 1,099,682.79 = 434,308.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,891.97/1,099,682.79 = 434,308.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,891.97x = 1,099,682.79 × 434,308.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,891.97x = 477,601,736,956.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,601,736,956.31/796,891.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,330.59

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