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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,468.32, 1,104,637.68 and 437,899.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,468.32, 1,104,637.68 and 437,899.36 is: 604,296.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,468.32 : 1,104,637.68 = 437,899.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,468.32/1,104,637.68 = 437,899.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,468.32x = 1,104,637.68 × 437,899.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,468.32x = 483,720,133,103.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,720,133,103.89/800,468.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,296.41

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