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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,952.87, 1,195,699.12 and 392,679.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,952.87, 1,195,699.12 and 392,679.90 is: 588,414.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,952.87 : 1,195,699.12 = 392,679.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,952.87/1,195,699.12 = 392,679.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,952.87x = 1,195,699.12 × 392,679.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,952.87x = 469,527,009,889.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,527,009,889.99/797,952.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,414.46

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