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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,779.64, 1,204,106.52 and 226,379.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,779.64, 1,204,106.52 and 226,379.60 is: 339,551.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,779.64 : 1,204,106.52 = 226,379.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,779.64/1,204,106.52 = 226,379.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,779.64x = 1,204,106.52 × 226,379.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,779.64x = 272,585,152,354.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,585,152,354.99/802,779.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,551.65

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