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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,752.48, 1,199,036.16 and 484,134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,752.48, 1,199,036.16 and 484,134.72 is: 725,843.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,752.48 : 1,199,036.16 = 484,134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,752.48/1,199,036.16 = 484,134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,752.48x = 1,199,036.16 × 484,134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,752.48x = 580,495,035,591.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,495,035,591.48/799,752.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,843.37

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