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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,917.96, 1,203,327.06 and 329,048.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,917.96, 1,203,327.06 and 329,048.52 is: 493,142.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,917.96 : 1,203,327.06 = 329,048.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,917.96/1,203,327.06 = 329,048.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,917.96x = 1,203,327.06 × 329,048.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,917.96x = 395,952,988,168.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,952,988,168.95/802,917.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,142.52

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