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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,358.13, 1,200,539.13 and 327,043.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,358.13, 1,200,539.13 and 327,043.45 is: 490,565.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,358.13 : 1,200,539.13 = 327,043.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,358.13/1,200,539.13 = 327,043.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,358.13x = 1,200,539.13 × 327,043.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,358.13x = 392,628,458,935.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,628,458,935.20/800,358.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,565.97

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