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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,553.43, 1,193,519.85 and 498,175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,553.43, 1,193,519.85 and 498,175 is: 745,507.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,553.43 : 1,193,519.85 = 498,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,553.43/1,193,519.85 = 498,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,553.43x = 1,193,519.85 × 498,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,553.43x = 594,581,751,273.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,581,751,273.75/797,553.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,507.11

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