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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,527.40, 1,203,441.14 and 303,541.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,527.40, 1,203,441.14 and 303,541.48 is: 455,179.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,527.40 : 1,203,441.14 = 303,541.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,527.40/1,203,441.14 = 303,541.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,527.40x = 1,203,441.14 × 303,541.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,527.40x = 365,294,297,193.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,294,297,193.57/802,527.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,179.85

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