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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,431.65, 1,104,622.02 and 437,847.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,431.65, 1,104,622.02 and 437,847.21 is: 604,243.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,431.65 : 1,104,622.02 = 437,847.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,431.65/1,104,622.02 = 437,847.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,431.65x = 1,104,622.02 × 437,847.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,431.65x = 483,655,669,561.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,655,669,561.56/800,431.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,243.56

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