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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,907.70, 1,205,979.15 and 383,275.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,907.70, 1,205,979.15 and 383,275.70 is: 574,255.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,907.70 : 1,205,979.15 = 383,275.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,907.70/1,205,979.15 = 383,275.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,907.70x = 1,205,979.15 × 383,275.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,907.70x = 462,222,502,901.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,222,502,901.66/804,907.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,255.29

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