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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,297.60, 1,195,269 and 371,080.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,297.60, 1,195,269 and 371,080.95 is: 556,306.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,297.60 : 1,195,269 = 371,080.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,297.60/1,195,269 = 371,080.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,297.60x = 1,195,269 × 371,080.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,297.60x = 443,541,556,025.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,541,556,025.55/797,297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,306.15

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