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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,244.86, 1,202,966.64 and 262,430.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,244.86, 1,202,966.64 and 262,430.68 is: 393,514.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,244.86 : 1,202,966.64 = 262,430.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,244.86/1,202,966.64 = 262,430.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,244.86x = 1,202,966.64 × 262,430.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,244.86x = 315,695,353,352.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,695,353,352.52/802,244.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,514.96

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