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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,279.06, 1,053,528.75 and 228,855.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,279.06, 1,053,528.75 and 228,855.12 is: 343,318.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,279.06 : 1,053,528.75 = 228,855.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,279.06/1,053,528.75 = 228,855.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,279.06x = 1,053,528.75 × 228,855.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,279.06x = 241,105,448,504.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,105,448,504.70/702,279.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,318.58

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