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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,872.46, 1,203,258.93 and 329,003.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,872.46, 1,203,258.93 and 329,003.02 is: 493,074.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,872.46 : 1,203,258.93 = 329,003.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,872.46/1,203,258.93 = 329,003.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,872.46x = 1,203,258.93 × 329,003.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,872.46x = 395,875,821,811.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,875,821,811.97/802,872.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,074.36

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