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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,175.35, 1,053,292.19 and 228,864.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,175.35, 1,053,292.19 and 228,864.81 is: 343,306.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,175.35 : 1,053,292.19 = 228,864.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,175.35/1,053,292.19 = 228,864.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,175.35x = 1,053,292.19 × 228,864.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,175.35x = 241,061,516,938.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,061,516,938.83/702,175.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,306.72

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