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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807,871.20, 1,211,806.80 and 275,215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807,871.20, 1,211,806.80 and 275,215.20 is: 412,822.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807,871.20 : 1,211,806.80 = 275,215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807,871.20/1,211,806.80 = 275,215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807,871.20x = 1,211,806.80 × 275,215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807,871.20x = 333,507,650,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,507,650,823.36/807,871.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,822.80

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