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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,521.32, 1,203,786.60 and 203,483.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,521.32, 1,203,786.60 and 203,483.78 is: 305,226.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,521.32 : 1,203,786.60 = 203,483.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,521.32/1,203,786.60 = 203,483.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,521.32x = 1,203,786.60 × 203,483.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,521.32x = 244,951,047,681.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,951,047,681.35/802,521.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,226.84

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