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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,015.96, 1,104,299.82 and 460,619.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,015.96, 1,104,299.82 and 460,619.48 is: 635,814.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,015.96 : 1,104,299.82 = 460,619.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,015.96/1,104,299.82 = 460,619.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,015.96x = 1,104,299.82 × 460,619.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,015.96x = 508,662,008,852.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,662,008,852.49/800,015.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,814.83

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