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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,539.33, 1,203,458.92 and 303,553.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,539.33, 1,203,458.92 and 303,553.41 is: 455,197.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,539.33 : 1,203,458.92 = 303,553.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,539.33/1,203,458.92 = 303,553.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,539.33x = 1,203,458.92 × 303,553.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,539.33x = 365,314,053,689.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,314,053,689.06/802,539.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,197.70

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