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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,032.90, 1,200,198.80 and 267,556.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,032.90, 1,200,198.80 and 267,556.72 is: 401,385.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,032.90 : 1,200,198.80 = 267,556.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,032.90/1,200,198.80 = 267,556.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,032.90x = 1,200,198.80 × 267,556.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,032.90x = 321,121,254,275.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,121,254,275.94/800,032.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,385.06

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