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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,462.75, 1,053,605.25 and 222,695.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,462.75, 1,053,605.25 and 222,695.21 is: 334,014.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,462.75 : 1,053,605.25 = 222,695.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,462.75/1,053,605.25 = 222,695.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,462.75x = 1,053,605.25 × 222,695.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,462.75x = 234,632,837,137.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,632,837,137.83/702,462.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,014.63

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