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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,101.60, 1,204,402.80 and 488,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,101.60, 1,204,402.80 and 488,007.20 is: 730,948.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,101.60 : 1,204,402.80 = 488,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,101.60/1,204,402.80 = 488,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,101.60x = 1,204,402.80 × 488,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,101.60x = 587,757,238,100.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,757,238,100.16/804,101.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,948.97

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