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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,572.10, 1,205,108.55 and 488,477.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,572.10, 1,205,108.55 and 488,477.70 is: 731,654.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,572.10 : 1,205,108.55 = 488,477.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,572.10/1,205,108.55 = 488,477.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,572.10x = 1,205,108.55 × 488,477.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,572.10x = 588,668,652,754.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,668,652,754.34/804,572.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,654.32

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