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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,049.82, 1,052,873.84 and 228,776.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,049.82, 1,052,873.84 and 228,776.54 is: 343,099.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,049.82 : 1,052,873.84 = 228,776.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,049.82/1,052,873.84 = 228,776.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,049.82x = 1,052,873.84 × 228,776.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,049.82x = 240,872,827,763.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,872,827,763.46/702,049.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,099.34

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