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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,354.55, 1,200,533.85 and 327,039.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,354.55, 1,200,533.85 and 327,039.90 is: 490,560.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,354.55 : 1,200,533.85 = 327,039.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,354.55/1,200,533.85 = 327,039.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,354.55x = 1,200,533.85 × 327,039.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,354.55x = 392,622,470,250.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,622,470,250.62/800,354.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,560.68

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