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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,017.96, 1,104,302.58 and 460,621.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,017.96, 1,104,302.58 and 460,621.48 is: 635,817.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,017.96 : 1,104,302.58 = 460,621.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,017.96/1,104,302.58 = 460,621.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,017.96x = 1,104,302.58 × 460,621.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,017.96x = 508,665,488,767.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,665,488,767.42/800,017.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,817.59

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