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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,415.55, 1,115,561.84 and 445,842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,415.55, 1,115,561.84 and 445,842 is: 615,233.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,415.55 : 1,115,561.84 = 445,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,415.55/1,115,561.84 = 445,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,415.55x = 1,115,561.84 × 445,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,415.55x = 497,364,319,640.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,364,319,640.07/808,415.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,233.49

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