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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,523.70, 1,203,785.55 and 269,867.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,523.70, 1,203,785.55 and 269,867.70 is: 404,801.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,523.70 : 1,203,785.55 = 269,867.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,523.70/1,203,785.55 = 269,867.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,523.70x = 1,203,785.55 × 269,867.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,523.70x = 324,862,837,671.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,862,837,671.74/802,523.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,801.55

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