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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,794.16, 1,144,245.96 and 201,822

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,794.16, 1,144,245.96 and 201,822 is: 302,747.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,794.16 : 1,144,245.96 = 201,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,794.16/1,144,245.96 = 201,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,794.16x = 1,144,245.96 × 201,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,794.16x = 230,934,008,139.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,934,008,139.12/762,794.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,747.48

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