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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,674.02, 1,101,196.41 and 615,978.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,674.02, 1,101,196.41 and 615,978.06 is: 850,363.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,674.02 : 1,101,196.41 = 615,978.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,674.02/1,101,196.41 = 615,978.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,674.02x = 1,101,196.41 × 615,978.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,674.02x = 678,312,828,310.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,312,828,310.77/797,674.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,363.45

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