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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,083.04, 1,201,821.12 and 240,117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,083.04, 1,201,821.12 and 240,117 is: 360,234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,083.04 : 1,201,821.12 = 240,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,083.04/1,201,821.12 = 240,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,083.04x = 1,201,821.12 × 240,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,083.04x = 288,577,681,871.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,577,681,871.04/801,083.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,234.42

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