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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,009.60, 1,200,014.40 and 326,537.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,009.60, 1,200,014.40 and 326,537.60 is: 489,806.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,009.60 : 1,200,014.40 = 326,537.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,009.60/1,200,014.40 = 326,537.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,009.60x = 1,200,014.40 × 326,537.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,009.60x = 391,849,822,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,849,822,141.44/800,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,806.40

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