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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,557.86, 1,203,486.80 and 303,571.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,557.86, 1,203,486.80 and 303,571.94 is: 455,225.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,557.86 : 1,203,486.80 = 303,571.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,557.86/1,203,486.80 = 303,571.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,557.86x = 1,203,486.80 × 303,571.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,557.86x = 365,344,815,105.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,344,815,105.10/802,557.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,225.52

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