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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,884.72, 1,204,327.64 and 203,890.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,884.72, 1,204,327.64 and 203,890.80 is: 305,836.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,884.72 : 1,204,327.64 = 203,890.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,884.72/1,204,327.64 = 203,890.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,884.72x = 1,204,327.64 × 203,890.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,884.72x = 245,551,325,981.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,551,325,981.71/802,884.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,836.34

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