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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,570.93, 1,203,980.96 and 270,050.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,570.93, 1,203,980.96 and 270,050.46 is: 405,117.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,570.93 : 1,203,980.96 = 270,050.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,570.93/1,203,980.96 = 270,050.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,570.93x = 1,203,980.96 × 270,050.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,570.93x = 325,135,608,239.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,135,608,239.44/802,570.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,117.60

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