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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,884.58, 1,052,900.64 and 228,606.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,884.58, 1,052,900.64 and 228,606.84 is: 342,934.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,884.58 : 1,052,900.64 = 228,606.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,884.58/1,052,900.64 = 228,606.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,884.58x = 1,052,900.64 × 228,606.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,884.58x = 240,700,288,144.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,700,288,144.38/701,884.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,934.29

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