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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,886.52, 1,204,912.51 and 323,806.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,886.52, 1,204,912.51 and 323,806.88 is: 485,340.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,886.52 : 1,204,912.51 = 323,806.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,886.52/1,204,912.51 = 323,806.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,886.52x = 1,204,912.51 × 323,806.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,886.52x = 390,158,952,892.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,158,952,892.47/803,886.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,340.83

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