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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,358.80, 1,205,501.40 and 488,480.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,358.80, 1,205,501.40 and 488,480.40 is: 732,090.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,358.80 : 1,205,501.40 = 488,480.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,358.80/1,205,501.40 = 488,480.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,358.80x = 1,205,501.40 × 488,480.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,358.80x = 588,863,806,072.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,863,806,072.56/804,358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,090.96

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