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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,174.15, 1,204,765.37 and 270,699.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,174.15, 1,204,765.37 and 270,699.80 is: 406,051.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,174.15 : 1,204,765.37 = 270,699.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,174.15/1,204,765.37 = 270,699.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,174.15x = 1,204,765.37 × 270,699.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,174.15x = 326,129,737,328.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,129,737,328.60/803,174.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,051.09

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