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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,950.16, 1,052,924.16 and 228,634.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,950.16, 1,052,924.16 and 228,634.76 is: 342,951.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,950.16 : 1,052,924.16 = 228,634.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,950.16/1,052,924.16 = 228,634.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,950.16x = 1,052,924.16 × 228,634.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,950.16x = 240,735,062,619.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,735,062,619.80/701,950.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,951.79

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