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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,573.92, 1,203,985.47 and 270,053.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,573.92, 1,203,985.47 and 270,053.46 is: 405,122.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,573.92 : 1,203,985.47 = 270,053.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,573.92/1,203,985.47 = 270,053.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,573.92x = 1,203,985.47 × 270,053.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,573.92x = 325,140,441,963.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,140,441,963.23/802,573.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,122.11

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