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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,597.78, 1,100,135.13 and 475,057.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,597.78, 1,100,135.13 and 475,057.94 is: 655,252.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,597.78 : 1,100,135.13 = 475,057.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,597.78/1,100,135.13 = 475,057.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,597.78x = 1,100,135.13 × 475,057.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,597.78x = 522,627,928,579.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,627,928,579.43/797,597.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,252.49

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