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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,575.42, 1,202,251.34 and 202,499.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,575.42, 1,202,251.34 and 202,499.42 is: 303,720.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,575.42 : 1,202,251.34 = 202,499.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,575.42/1,202,251.34 = 202,499.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,575.42x = 1,202,251.34 × 202,499.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,575.42x = 243,455,193,539.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,455,193,539.22/801,575.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,720.88

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