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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,750.24, 1,207,128 and 299,422.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,750.24, 1,207,128 and 299,422.56 is: 449,134.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,750.24 : 1,207,128 = 299,422.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,750.24/1,207,128 = 299,422.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,750.24x = 1,207,128 × 299,422.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,750.24x = 361,441,356,007.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,441,356,007.68/804,750.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,134.82

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