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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,131.56, 1,053,306.69 and 228,706.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,131.56, 1,053,306.69 and 228,706.81 is: 343,095.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,131.56 : 1,053,306.69 = 228,706.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,131.56/1,053,306.69 = 228,706.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,131.56x = 1,053,306.69 × 228,706.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,131.56x = 240,898,413,021.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,898,413,021.56/702,131.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,095.83

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