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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,796.72, 1,016,698.57 and 228,521.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,796.72, 1,016,698.57 and 228,521.48 is: 342,783.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,796.72 : 1,016,698.57 = 228,521.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,796.72/1,016,698.57 = 228,521.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,796.72x = 1,016,698.57 × 228,521.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,796.72x = 232,337,456,275.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,337,456,275.49/677,796.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,783.39

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