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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,051.94, 1,203,078.81 and 241,086.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,051.94, 1,203,078.81 and 241,086.44 is: 361,629.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,051.94 : 1,203,078.81 = 241,086.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,051.94/1,203,078.81 = 241,086.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,051.94x = 1,203,078.81 × 241,086.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,051.94x = 290,045,981,326.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,045,981,326.94/802,051.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,629.93

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