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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,559.05, 1,200,734.90 and 301,858.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,559.05, 1,200,734.90 and 301,858.25 is: 452,748.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,559.05 : 1,200,734.90 = 301,858.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,559.05/1,200,734.90 = 301,858.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,559.05x = 1,200,734.90 × 301,858.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,559.05x = 362,451,734,118.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,451,734,118.63/800,559.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,748.28

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