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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,590.06, 1,054,052.75 and 229,276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,590.06, 1,054,052.75 and 229,276.30 is: 343,969.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,590.06 : 1,054,052.75 = 229,276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,590.06/1,054,052.75 = 229,276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,590.06x = 1,054,052.75 × 229,276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,590.06x = 241,669,314,524.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,669,314,524.83/702,590.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,969.16

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