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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,340.64, 1,200,512.98 and 327,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,340.64, 1,200,512.98 and 327,026 is: 490,539.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,340.64 : 1,200,512.98 = 327,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,340.64/1,200,512.98 = 327,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,340.64x = 1,200,512.98 × 327,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,340.64x = 392,598,957,797.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,598,957,797.48/800,340.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,539.83

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