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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,713.60, 1,204,068 and 203,673.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,713.60, 1,204,068 and 203,673.60 is: 305,509.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,713.60 : 1,204,068 = 203,673.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,713.60/1,204,068 = 203,673.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,713.60x = 1,204,068 × 203,673.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,713.60x = 245,236,864,204.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,236,864,204.80/802,713.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,509.79

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