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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,034.41, 1,200,052.79 and 326,719.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,034.41, 1,200,052.79 and 326,719.79 is: 490,080.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,034.41 : 1,200,052.79 = 326,719.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,034.41/1,200,052.79 = 326,719.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,034.41x = 1,200,052.79 × 326,719.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,034.41x = 392,080,987,903.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,080,987,903.85/800,034.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,080.16

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