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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,068.31, 1,053,211.82 and 228,643.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,068.31, 1,053,211.82 and 228,643.56 is: 343,000.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,068.31 : 1,053,211.82 = 228,643.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,068.31/1,053,211.82 = 228,643.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,068.31x = 1,053,211.82 × 228,643.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,068.31x = 240,810,098,815.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,810,098,815.66/702,068.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,000.95

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