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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,694.52, 1,204,219.26 and 270,198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,694.52, 1,204,219.26 and 270,198 is: 405,356.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,694.52 : 1,204,219.26 = 270,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,694.52/1,204,219.26 = 270,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,694.52x = 1,204,219.26 × 270,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,694.52x = 325,377,635,613.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,377,635,613.48/802,694.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,356.74

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