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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807,423.92, 1,211,372.72 and 238,820

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807,423.92, 1,211,372.72 and 238,820 is: 358,300.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807,423.92 : 1,211,372.72 = 238,820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807,423.92/1,211,372.72 = 238,820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807,423.92x = 1,211,372.72 × 238,820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807,423.92x = 289,300,031,796.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,300,031,796.30/807,423.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,300.05

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