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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,908.29, 1,201,114.71 and 232,331.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,908.29, 1,201,114.71 and 232,331.22 is: 348,424.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,908.29 : 1,201,114.71 = 232,331.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,908.29/1,201,114.71 = 232,331.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,908.29x = 1,201,114.71 × 232,331.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,908.29x = 279,056,445,934.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,056,445,934.25/800,908.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,424.97

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