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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,779.88, 1,201,275.53 and 295,695.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,779.88, 1,201,275.53 and 295,695.88 is: 443,582.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,779.88 : 1,201,275.53 = 295,695.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,779.88/1,201,275.53 = 295,695.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,779.88x = 1,201,275.53 × 295,695.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,779.88x = 355,212,221,593.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,212,221,593.01/800,779.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,582.85

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