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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,002.52, 1,201,316.88 and 232,230.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,002.52, 1,201,316.88 and 232,230.97 is: 348,292.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,002.52 : 1,201,316.88 = 232,230.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,002.52/1,201,316.88 = 232,230.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,002.52x = 1,201,316.88 × 232,230.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,002.52x = 278,982,985,385.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,982,985,385.99/801,002.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,292.27

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