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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,651.56, 1,054,145.28 and 229,337.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,651.56, 1,054,145.28 and 229,337.78 is: 344,061.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,651.56 : 1,054,145.28 = 229,337.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,651.56/1,054,145.28 = 229,337.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,651.56x = 1,054,145.28 × 229,337.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,651.56x = 241,755,338,312.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,755,338,312.68/702,651.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,061.48

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