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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,744.04, 1,201,302.90 and 232,137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,744.04, 1,201,302.90 and 232,137 is: 348,259.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,744.04 : 1,201,302.90 = 232,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,744.04/1,201,302.90 = 232,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,744.04x = 1,201,302.90 × 232,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,744.04x = 278,866,851,297.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,866,851,297.30/800,744.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,259.67

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