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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,645.13, 1,200,915.86 and 301,996.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,645.13, 1,200,915.86 and 301,996.17 is: 452,974.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,645.13 : 1,200,915.86 = 301,996.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,645.13/1,200,915.86 = 301,996.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,645.13x = 1,200,915.86 × 301,996.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,645.13x = 362,671,988,702.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,671,988,702.28/800,645.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,974.70

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