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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,954.40, 1,196,336.40 and 482,344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,954.40, 1,196,336.40 and 482,344.80 is: 723,157.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,954.40 : 1,196,336.40 = 482,344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,954.40/1,196,336.40 = 482,344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,954.40x = 1,196,336.40 × 482,344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,954.40x = 577,046,641,590.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,046,641,590.72/797,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,157.42

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