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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,552.43, 1,193,518.35 and 498,174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,552.43, 1,193,518.35 and 498,174 is: 745,505.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,552.43 : 1,193,518.35 = 498,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,552.43/1,193,518.35 = 498,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,552.43x = 1,193,518.35 × 498,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,552.43x = 594,579,810,492.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,579,810,492.90/797,552.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,505.61

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