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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,402.48, 1,053,840.24 and 222,708.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,402.48, 1,053,840.24 and 222,708.60 is: 334,137.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,402.48 : 1,053,840.24 = 222,708.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,402.48/1,053,840.24 = 222,708.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,402.48x = 1,053,840.24 × 222,708.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,402.48x = 234,699,284,474.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,699,284,474.06/702,402.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,137.89

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