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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,660.40, 1,200,601.80 and 445,297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,660.40, 1,200,601.80 and 445,297.20 is: 667,729.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,660.40 : 1,200,601.80 = 445,297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,660.40/1,200,601.80 = 445,297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,660.40x = 1,200,601.80 × 445,297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,660.40x = 534,624,619,854.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,624,619,854.96/800,660.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,729.56

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