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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,416.57, 1,202,140.44 and 374,716.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,416.57, 1,202,140.44 and 374,716.67 is: 562,082.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,416.57 : 1,202,140.44 = 374,716.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,416.57/1,202,140.44 = 374,716.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,416.57x = 1,202,140.44 × 374,716.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,416.57x = 450,462,056,538.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,462,056,538.43/801,416.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,082.29

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