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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,122, 1,200,773.76 and 379,399.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,122, 1,200,773.76 and 379,399.36 is: 569,379.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,122 : 1,200,773.76 = 379,399.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,122/1,200,773.76 = 379,399.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,122x = 1,200,773.76 × 379,399.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,122x = 455,572,796,048.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,572,796,048.79/800,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,379.16

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