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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,674.19, 1,204,672.89 and 271,012.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,674.19, 1,204,672.89 and 271,012.07 is: 406,235.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,674.19 : 1,204,672.89 = 271,012.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,674.19/1,204,672.89 = 271,012.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,674.19x = 1,204,672.89 × 271,012.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,674.19x = 326,480,893,591.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,480,893,591.78/803,674.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,235.38

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