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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,681.45, 1,102,176 and 436,102.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,681.45, 1,102,176 and 436,102.73 is: 601,819.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,681.45 : 1,102,176 = 436,102.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,681.45/1,102,176 = 436,102.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,681.45x = 1,102,176 × 436,102.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,681.45x = 480,661,962,540.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,661,962,540.48/798,681.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,819.36

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