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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,405.73, 1,052,232.53 and 228,007.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,405.73, 1,052,232.53 and 228,007.71 is: 342,051.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,405.73 : 1,052,232.53 = 228,007.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,405.73/1,052,232.53 = 228,007.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,405.73x = 1,052,232.53 × 228,007.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,405.73x = 239,917,128,412.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,917,128,412.77/701,405.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,051.85

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