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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,691.94, 1,202,495.78 and 269,223.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,691.94, 1,202,495.78 and 269,223.86 is: 403,821.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,691.94 : 1,202,495.78 = 269,223.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,691.94/1,202,495.78 = 269,223.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,691.94x = 1,202,495.78 × 269,223.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,691.94x = 323,740,555,525.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,740,555,525.31/801,691.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,821.64

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