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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,995.28, 1,054,653.30 and 229,670.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,995.28, 1,054,653.30 and 229,670.16 is: 344,557.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,995.28 : 1,054,653.30 = 229,670.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,995.28/1,054,653.30 = 229,670.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,995.28x = 1,054,653.30 × 229,670.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,995.28x = 242,222,392,155.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,222,392,155.53/702,995.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,557.64

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