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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,999.58, 1,202,650.13 and 465,201.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,999.58, 1,202,650.13 and 465,201.63 is: 696,731.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,999.58 : 1,202,650.13 = 465,201.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,999.58/1,202,650.13 = 465,201.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,999.58x = 1,202,650.13 × 465,201.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,999.58x = 559,474,801,958.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,474,801,958.72/802,999.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,731.13

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