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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,141.76, 1,202,588.13 and 397,054.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,141.76, 1,202,588.13 and 397,054.47 is: 595,272.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,141.76 : 1,202,588.13 = 397,054.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,141.76/1,202,588.13 = 397,054.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,141.76x = 1,202,588.13 × 397,054.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,141.76x = 477,492,992,585.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,492,992,585.44/802,141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,272.58

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