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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,051.76, 1,053,076.72 and 228,736.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,051.76, 1,053,076.72 and 228,736.32 is: 343,104.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,051.76 : 1,053,076.72 = 228,736.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,051.76/1,053,076.72 = 228,736.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,051.76x = 1,053,076.72 × 228,736.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,051.76x = 240,876,893,610.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,876,893,610.47/702,051.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,104.18

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