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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,393.15, 1,053,482.79 and 229,077.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,393.15, 1,053,482.79 and 229,077.75 is: 343,581.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,393.15 : 1,053,482.79 = 229,077.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,393.15/1,053,482.79 = 229,077.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,393.15x = 1,053,482.79 × 229,077.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,393.15x = 241,329,467,196.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,329,467,196.92/702,393.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,581.75

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