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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,552.10, 1,205,078.55 and 488,457.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,552.10, 1,205,078.55 and 488,457.70 is: 731,624.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,552.10 : 1,205,078.55 = 488,457.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,552.10/1,205,078.55 = 488,457.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,552.10x = 1,205,078.55 × 488,457.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,552.10x = 588,629,896,852.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,629,896,852.34/804,552.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,624.34

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