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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,167.72, 1,193,140.12 and 436,789

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,167.72, 1,193,140.12 and 436,789 is: 653,752.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,167.72 : 1,193,140.12 = 436,789 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,167.72/1,193,140.12 = 436,789/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,167.72x = 1,193,140.12 × 436,789
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,167.72x = 521,150,479,874.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,150,479,874.68/797,167.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,752.61

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