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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,133.76, 1,053,274.80 and 228,856.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,133.76, 1,053,274.80 and 228,856.16 is: 343,308.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,133.76 : 1,053,274.80 = 228,856.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,133.76/1,053,274.80 = 228,856.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,133.76x = 1,053,274.80 × 228,856.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,133.76x = 241,048,426,152.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,048,426,152.77/702,133.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,308.41

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