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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,864.68, 1,204,297.56 and 203,870.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,864.68, 1,204,297.56 and 203,870.76 is: 305,806.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,864.68 : 1,204,297.56 = 203,870.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,864.68/1,204,297.56 = 203,870.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,864.68x = 1,204,297.56 × 203,870.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,864.68x = 245,521,058,823.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,521,058,823.35/802,864.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,806.28

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