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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,369.18, 1,202,248.17 and 240,403.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,369.18, 1,202,248.17 and 240,403.68 is: 360,663.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,369.18 : 1,202,248.17 = 240,403.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,369.18/1,202,248.17 = 240,403.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,369.18x = 1,202,248.17 × 240,403.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,369.18x = 289,024,884,341.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,024,884,341.27/801,369.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,663.84

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