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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,165.72, 1,193,137.12 and 436,787

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,165.72, 1,193,137.12 and 436,787 is: 653,749.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,165.72 : 1,193,137.12 = 436,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,165.72/1,193,137.12 = 436,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,165.72x = 1,193,137.12 × 436,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,165.72x = 521,146,783,233.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,146,783,233.44/797,165.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,749.62

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