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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,458.43, 1,202,203.04 and 374,758.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,458.43, 1,202,203.04 and 374,758.94 is: 562,145.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,458.43 : 1,202,203.04 = 374,758.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,458.43/1,202,203.04 = 374,758.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,458.43x = 1,202,203.04 × 374,758.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,458.43x = 450,536,329,050.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,536,329,050.37/801,458.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,145.60

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