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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,732.32, 1,104,961.98 and 456,520.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,732.32, 1,104,961.98 and 456,520.12 is: 629,970.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,732.32 : 1,104,961.98 = 456,520.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,732.32/1,104,961.98 = 456,520.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,732.32x = 1,104,961.98 × 456,520.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,732.32x = 504,437,375,705.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,437,375,705.04/800,732.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,970.05

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