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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,604.64, 1,055,571 and 230,261.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,604.64, 1,055,571 and 230,261.31 is: 345,445.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,604.64 : 1,055,571 = 230,261.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,604.64/1,055,571 = 230,261.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,604.64x = 1,055,571 × 230,261.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,604.64x = 243,057,161,258.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,057,161,258.01/703,604.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,445.65

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