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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,114, 1,099,962.24 and 448,306.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,114, 1,099,962.24 and 448,306.64 is: 618,632.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,114 : 1,099,962.24 = 448,306.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,114/1,099,962.24 = 448,306.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,114x = 1,099,962.24 × 448,306.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,114x = 493,120,375,941.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,120,375,941.27/797,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,632.19

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