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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,143.96, 1,105,700.10 and 456,978.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,143.96, 1,105,700.10 and 456,978.20 is: 630,699.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,143.96 : 1,105,700.10 = 456,978.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,143.96/1,105,700.10 = 456,978.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,143.96x = 1,105,700.10 × 456,978.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,143.96x = 505,280,841,437.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,280,841,437.82/801,143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,699.18

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