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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,893.72, 1,204,341.10 and 203,899.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,893.72, 1,204,341.10 and 203,899.80 is: 305,849.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,893.72 : 1,204,341.10 = 203,899.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,893.72/1,204,341.10 = 203,899.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,893.72x = 1,204,341.10 × 203,899.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,893.72x = 245,564,909,421.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,564,909,421.78/802,893.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,849.83

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