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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,328.98, 1,206,641.79 and 264,615.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,328.98, 1,206,641.79 and 264,615.63 is: 396,972.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,328.98 : 1,206,641.79 = 264,615.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,328.98/1,206,641.79 = 264,615.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,328.98x = 1,206,641.79 × 264,615.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,328.98x = 319,296,277,445.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,296,277,445.18/804,328.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,972.24

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