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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,152.36, 1,202,418.44 and 502,842.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,152.36, 1,202,418.44 and 502,842.73 is: 753,756.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,152.36 : 1,202,418.44 = 502,842.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,152.36/1,202,418.44 = 502,842.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,152.36x = 1,202,418.44 × 502,842.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,152.36x = 604,627,370,971.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,627,370,971.94/802,152.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,756.27

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