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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,491.12, 1,196,301.48 and 236,524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,491.12, 1,196,301.48 and 236,524 is: 354,805.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,491.12 : 1,196,301.48 = 236,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,491.12/1,196,301.48 = 236,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,491.12x = 1,196,301.48 × 236,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,491.12x = 282,954,011,255.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,954,011,255.52/797,491.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,805.22

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