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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,374.08, 1,200,624.24 and 267,897.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,374.08, 1,200,624.24 and 267,897.06 is: 401,866.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,374.08 : 1,200,624.24 = 267,897.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,374.08/1,200,624.24 = 267,897.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,374.08x = 1,200,624.24 × 267,897.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,374.08x = 321,643,704,060.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,643,704,060.73/800,374.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,866.72

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