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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,693.52, 1,052,291.88 and 228,290.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,693.52, 1,052,291.88 and 228,290.64 is: 342,355.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,693.52 : 1,052,291.88 = 228,290.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,693.52/1,052,291.88 = 228,290.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,693.52x = 1,052,291.88 × 228,290.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,693.52x = 240,228,386,752.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,228,386,752.00/701,693.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,355.14

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