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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,568.68, 1,053,886.94 and 229,253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,568.68, 1,053,886.94 and 229,253.48 is: 343,891.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,568.68 : 1,053,886.94 = 229,253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,568.68/1,053,886.94 = 229,253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,568.68x = 1,053,886.94 × 229,253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,568.68x = 241,607,248,521.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,607,248,521.55/702,568.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,891.29

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