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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696,222, 1,044,432.66 and 264,098.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696,222, 1,044,432.66 and 264,098.34 is: 396,185.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696,222 : 1,044,432.66 = 264,098.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696,222/1,044,432.66 = 264,098.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696,222x = 1,044,432.66 × 264,098.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696,222x = 275,832,931,747.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,832,931,747.78/696,222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,185.31

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