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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,893.64, 1,204,342.68 and 270,788.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,893.64, 1,204,342.68 and 270,788.44 is: 406,183.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,893.64 : 1,204,342.68 = 270,788.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,893.64/1,204,342.68 = 270,788.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,893.64x = 1,204,342.68 × 270,788.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,893.64x = 326,122,075,542.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,122,075,542.62/802,893.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,183.41

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