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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,023.60, 1,053,035.40 and 228,756.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,023.60, 1,053,035.40 and 228,756.80 is: 343,135.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,023.60 : 1,053,035.40 = 228,756.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,023.60/1,053,035.40 = 228,756.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,023.60x = 1,053,035.40 × 228,756.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,023.60x = 240,889,008,390.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,889,008,390.72/702,023.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,135.20

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