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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,527.56, 1,195,258 and 323,954.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,527.56, 1,195,258 and 323,954.60 is: 485,512.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,527.56 : 1,195,258 = 323,954.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,527.56/1,195,258 = 323,954.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,527.56x = 1,195,258 × 323,954.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,527.56x = 387,209,327,286.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,209,327,286.80/797,527.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,512.16

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