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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,854.93, 1,204,282.41 and 270,331.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,854.93, 1,204,282.41 and 270,331.38 is: 405,497.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,854.93 : 1,204,282.41 = 270,331.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,854.93/1,204,282.41 = 270,331.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,854.93x = 1,204,282.41 × 270,331.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,854.93x = 325,555,325,805.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,555,325,805.03/802,854.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,497.08

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