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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,181.22, 1,053,300.99 and 228,870.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,181.22, 1,053,300.99 and 228,870.68 is: 343,315.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,181.22 : 1,053,300.99 = 228,870.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,181.22/1,053,300.99 = 228,870.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,181.22x = 1,053,300.99 × 228,870.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,181.22x = 241,069,713,825.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,069,713,825.97/702,181.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,315.52

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