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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,351.78, 1,053,695.55 and 229,037.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,351.78, 1,053,695.55 and 229,037.70 is: 343,611.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,351.78 : 1,053,695.55 = 229,037.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,351.78/1,053,695.55 = 229,037.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,351.78x = 1,053,695.55 × 229,037.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,351.78x = 241,336,005,272.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,336,005,272.24/702,351.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,611.30

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