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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,565.60, 1,203,897.44 and 270,041.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,565.60, 1,203,897.44 and 270,041.92 is: 405,079.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,565.60 : 1,203,897.44 = 270,041.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,565.60/1,203,897.44 = 270,041.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,565.60x = 1,203,897.44 × 270,041.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,565.60x = 325,102,776,180.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,102,776,180.69/802,565.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,079.38

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