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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,545.70, 1,200,811.86 and 326,898.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,545.70, 1,200,811.86 and 326,898.86 is: 490,345.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,545.70 : 1,200,811.86 = 326,898.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,545.70/1,200,811.86 = 326,898.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,545.70x = 1,200,811.86 × 326,898.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,545.70x = 392,544,028,108.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,544,028,108.48/800,545.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,345.56

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