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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,625.98, 1,197,347.67 and 377,409.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,625.98, 1,197,347.67 and 377,409.78 is: 565,835.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,625.98 : 1,197,347.67 = 377,409.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,625.98/1,197,347.67 = 377,409.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,625.98x = 1,197,347.67 × 377,409.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,625.98x = 451,890,720,718.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,890,720,718.21/798,625.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,835.24

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