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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,769.60, 1,106,535.36 and 462,250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,769.60, 1,106,535.36 and 462,250 is: 637,958.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,769.60 : 1,106,535.36 = 462,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,769.60/1,106,535.36 = 462,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,769.60x = 1,106,535.36 × 462,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,769.60x = 511,495,970,160.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,495,970,160.00/801,769.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,958.80

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