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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,893.83, 1,048,340.76 and 225,648.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,893.83, 1,048,340.76 and 225,648.90 is: 338,473.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,893.83 : 1,048,340.76 = 225,648.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,893.83/1,048,340.76 = 225,648.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,893.83x = 1,048,340.76 × 225,648.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,893.83x = 236,556,939,319.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,556,939,319.16/698,893.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,473.35

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