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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,088.04, 1,201,828.62 and 240,122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,088.04, 1,201,828.62 and 240,122 is: 360,241.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,088.04 : 1,201,828.62 = 240,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,088.04/1,201,828.62 = 240,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,088.04x = 1,201,828.62 × 240,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,088.04x = 288,585,491,891.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,585,491,891.64/801,088.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,241.92

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