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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,729.38, 1,201,732.11 and 535,827.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,729.38, 1,201,732.11 and 535,827.90 is: 802,165.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,729.38 : 1,201,732.11 = 535,827.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,729.38/1,201,732.11 = 535,827.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,729.38x = 1,201,732.11 × 535,827.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,729.38x = 643,921,592,863.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,921,592,863.87/802,729.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,165.22

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