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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,639.76, 1,205,320.84 and 227,303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,639.76, 1,205,320.84 and 227,303.28 is: 340,915.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,639.76 : 1,205,320.84 = 227,303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,639.76/1,205,320.84 = 227,303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,639.76x = 1,205,320.84 × 227,303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,639.76x = 273,973,380,384.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,973,380,384.36/803,639.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,915.66

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