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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,523.52, 1,200,785.04 and 301,770.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,523.52, 1,200,785.04 and 301,770.88 is: 452,656.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,523.52 : 1,200,785.04 = 301,770.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,523.52/1,200,785.04 = 301,770.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,523.52x = 1,200,785.04 × 301,770.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,523.52x = 362,361,958,211.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,361,958,211.64/800,523.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,656.23

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