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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,595.56, 1,054,061.01 and 229,281.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,595.56, 1,054,061.01 and 229,281.78 is: 343,977.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,595.56 : 1,054,061.01 = 229,281.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,595.56/1,054,061.01 = 229,281.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,595.56x = 1,054,061.01 × 229,281.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,595.56x = 241,676,984,601.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,676,984,601.40/702,595.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,977.39

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