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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,978.25, 1,204,086.13 and 466,122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,978.25, 1,204,086.13 and 466,122.20 is: 698,961.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,978.25 : 1,204,086.13 = 466,122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,978.25/1,204,086.13 = 466,122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,978.25x = 1,204,086.13 × 466,122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,978.25x = 561,251,268,719.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,251,268,719.35/802,978.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,961.99

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