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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,482.97, 1,106,038.64 and 433,958.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,482.97, 1,106,038.64 and 433,958.31 is: 598,858.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,482.97 : 1,106,038.64 = 433,958.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,482.97/1,106,038.64 = 433,958.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,482.97x = 1,106,038.64 × 433,958.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,482.97x = 479,974,656,839.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,974,656,839.31/801,482.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,858.21

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