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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,542.08, 1,203,855.45 and 203,508.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,542.08, 1,203,855.45 and 203,508.42 is: 305,273.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,542.08 : 1,203,855.45 = 203,508.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,542.08/1,203,855.45 = 203,508.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,542.08x = 1,203,855.45 × 203,508.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,542.08x = 244,994,715,260.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,994,715,260.28/802,542.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,273.36

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