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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,953.96, 1,203,381 and 329,084.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,953.96, 1,203,381 and 329,084.52 is: 493,196.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,953.96 : 1,203,381 = 329,084.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,953.96/1,203,381 = 329,084.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,953.96x = 1,203,381 × 329,084.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,953.96x = 396,014,058,762.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,014,058,762.12/802,953.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,196.47

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