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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,256.80, 1,206,298.80 and 213,280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,256.80, 1,206,298.80 and 213,280.80 is: 319,898.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,256.80 : 1,206,298.80 = 213,280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,256.80/1,206,298.80 = 213,280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,256.80x = 1,206,298.80 × 213,280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,256.80x = 257,280,373,103.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,280,373,103.04/804,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,898.29

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