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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,287.73, 1,206,430.82 and 205,248.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,287.73, 1,206,430.82 and 205,248.90 is: 307,873.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,287.73 : 1,206,430.82 = 205,248.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,287.73/1,206,430.82 = 205,248.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,287.73x = 1,206,430.82 × 205,248.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,287.73x = 247,618,598,731.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,618,598,731.10/804,287.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,873.15

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