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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,271.40, 1,200,408.30 and 326,957.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,271.40, 1,200,408.30 and 326,957.22 is: 490,436.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,271.40 : 1,200,408.30 = 326,957.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,271.40/1,200,408.30 = 326,957.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,271.40x = 1,200,408.30 × 326,957.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,271.40x = 392,482,160,632.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,482,160,632.93/800,271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,436.32

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