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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,804.67, 1,201,169.53 and 232,168.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,804.67, 1,201,169.53 and 232,168.87 is: 348,242.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,804.67 : 1,201,169.53 = 232,168.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,804.67/1,201,169.53 = 232,168.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,804.67x = 1,201,169.53 × 232,168.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,804.67x = 278,874,172,458.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,874,172,458.53/800,804.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,242.44

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