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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,498.32, 1,053,764.80 and 229,233.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,498.32, 1,053,764.80 and 229,233.68 is: 343,856.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,498.32 : 1,053,764.80 = 229,233.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,498.32/1,053,764.80 = 229,233.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,498.32x = 1,053,764.80 × 229,233.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,498.32x = 241,558,382,958.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,558,382,958.46/702,498.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,856.17

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