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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,022.92, 1,203,223 and 233,416.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,022.92, 1,203,223 and 233,416.28 is: 350,179.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,022.92 : 1,203,223 = 233,416.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,022.92/1,203,223 = 233,416.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,022.92x = 1,203,223 × 233,416.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,022.92x = 280,851,836,670.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,851,836,670.44/802,022.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,179.31

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