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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,959.90, 1,207,439.85 and 385,055.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,959.90, 1,207,439.85 and 385,055.90 is: 577,583.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,959.90 : 1,207,439.85 = 385,055.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,959.90/1,207,439.85 = 385,055.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,959.90x = 1,207,439.85 × 385,055.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,959.90x = 464,931,838,137.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,931,838,137.62/804,959.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,583.85

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