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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,850.44, 1,204,275.66 and 270,326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,850.44, 1,204,275.66 and 270,326.88 is: 405,490.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,850.44 : 1,204,275.66 = 270,326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,850.44/1,204,275.66 = 270,326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,850.44x = 1,204,275.66 × 270,326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,850.44x = 325,548,078,325.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,548,078,325.43/802,850.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,490.32

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