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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,978.20, 1,213,904.70 and 335,711.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,978.20, 1,213,904.70 and 335,711.40 is: 503,748.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,978.20 : 1,213,904.70 = 335,711.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,978.20/1,213,904.70 = 335,711.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,978.20x = 1,213,904.70 × 335,711.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,978.20x = 407,521,646,303.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,521,646,303.58/808,978.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,748.61

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