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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,297.24, 1,101,660.60 and 471,621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,297.24, 1,101,660.60 and 471,621 is: 650,843.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,297.24 : 1,101,660.60 = 471,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,297.24/1,101,660.60 = 471,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,297.24x = 1,101,660.60 × 471,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,297.24x = 519,566,273,832.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,566,273,832.60/798,297.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,843.13

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