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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,527.90, 1,203,441.88 and 303,541.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,527.90, 1,203,441.88 and 303,541.98 is: 455,180.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,527.90 : 1,203,441.88 = 303,541.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,527.90/1,203,441.88 = 303,541.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,527.90x = 1,203,441.88 × 303,541.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,527.90x = 365,295,131,070.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,295,131,070.12/802,527.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,180.60

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