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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,697.20, 1,202,545.80 and 497,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,697.20, 1,202,545.80 and 497,266.80 is: 745,900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,697.20 : 1,202,545.80 = 497,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,697.20/1,202,545.80 = 497,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,697.20x = 1,202,545.80 × 497,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,697.20x = 597,986,101,819.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,986,101,819.44/801,697.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,900.20

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