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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,636.90, 1,207,101.15 and 404,270.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,636.90, 1,207,101.15 and 404,270.10 is: 606,478.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,636.90 : 1,207,101.15 = 404,270.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,636.90/1,207,101.15 = 404,270.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,636.90x = 1,207,101.15 × 404,270.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,636.90x = 487,994,902,620.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,994,902,620.62/804,636.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,478.40

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