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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,735.90, 1,202,659.96 and 321,963.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,735.90, 1,202,659.96 and 321,963.62 is: 482,967.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,735.90 : 1,202,659.96 = 321,963.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,735.90/1,202,659.96 = 321,963.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,735.90x = 1,202,659.96 × 321,963.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,735.90x = 387,212,754,350.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,212,754,350.66/801,735.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,967.96

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