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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,879.19, 1,204,320.87 and 270,773.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,879.19, 1,204,320.87 and 270,773.99 is: 406,161.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,879.19 : 1,204,320.87 = 270,773.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,879.19/1,204,320.87 = 270,773.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,879.19x = 1,204,320.87 × 270,773.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,879.19x = 326,098,761,188.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,098,761,188.57/802,879.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,161.68

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