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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,171.14, 1,202,445.89 and 502,861.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,171.14, 1,202,445.89 and 502,861.76 is: 753,784.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,171.14 : 1,202,445.89 = 502,861.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,171.14/1,202,445.89 = 502,861.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,171.14x = 1,202,445.89 × 502,861.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,171.14x = 604,664,056,550.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,664,056,550.17/802,171.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,784.36

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