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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,969.70, 1,208,232.15 and 490,041.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,969.70, 1,208,232.15 and 490,041.70 is: 735,535.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,969.70 : 1,208,232.15 = 490,041.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,969.70/1,208,232.15 = 490,041.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,969.70x = 1,208,232.15 × 490,041.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,969.70x = 592,084,136,780.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,084,136,780.66/804,969.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,535.93

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