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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,035.73, 1,053,052.74 and 228,720.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,035.73, 1,053,052.74 and 228,720.33 is: 343,080.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,035.73 : 1,053,052.74 = 228,720.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,035.73/1,053,052.74 = 228,720.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,035.73x = 1,053,052.74 × 228,720.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,035.73x = 240,854,570,200.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,854,570,200.20/702,035.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,080.22

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