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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,138.80, 1,203,208.20 and 329,163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,138.80, 1,203,208.20 and 329,163.60 is: 493,745.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,138.80 : 1,203,208.20 = 329,163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,138.80/1,203,208.20 = 329,163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,138.80x = 1,203,208.20 × 329,163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,138.80x = 396,052,342,661.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,052,342,661.52/802,138.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,745.40

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