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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,572.66, 1,052,396.52 and 221,764.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,572.66, 1,052,396.52 and 221,764.03 is: 332,657.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,572.66 : 1,052,396.52 = 221,764.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,572.66/1,052,396.52 = 221,764.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,572.66x = 1,052,396.52 × 221,764.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,572.66x = 233,383,693,433.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,383,693,433.18/701,572.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,657.91

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