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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,208.72, 1,202,483.64 and 347,092.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,208.72, 1,202,483.64 and 347,092.40 is: 520,279.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,208.72 : 1,202,483.64 = 347,092.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,208.72/1,202,483.64 = 347,092.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,208.72x = 1,202,483.64 × 347,092.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,208.72x = 417,372,932,568.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,372,932,568.34/802,208.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,279.73

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