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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,005.20, 1,206,007.80 and 330,446.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,005.20, 1,206,007.80 and 330,446.80 is: 495,670.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,005.20 : 1,206,007.80 = 330,446.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,005.20/1,206,007.80 = 330,446.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,005.20x = 1,206,007.80 × 330,446.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,005.20x = 398,521,418,285.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,521,418,285.04/804,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,670.20

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