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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,507.76, 1,202,341.84 and 296,201.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,507.76, 1,202,341.84 and 296,201.40 is: 444,331.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,507.76 : 1,202,341.84 = 296,201.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,507.76/1,202,341.84 = 296,201.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,507.76x = 1,202,341.84 × 296,201.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,507.76x = 356,135,336,286.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,135,336,286.58/801,507.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,331.74

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