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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,566.60, 1,203,898.94 and 270,042.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,566.60, 1,203,898.94 and 270,042.92 is: 405,080.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,566.60 : 1,203,898.94 = 270,042.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,566.60/1,203,898.94 = 270,042.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,566.60x = 1,203,898.94 × 270,042.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,566.60x = 325,104,385,142.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,104,385,142.51/802,566.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,080.88

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