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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,003.85, 1,055,656.06 and 224,169.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,003.85, 1,055,656.06 and 224,169.01 is: 336,142.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,003.85 : 1,055,656.06 = 224,169.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,003.85/1,055,656.06 = 224,169.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,003.85x = 1,055,656.06 × 224,169.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,003.85x = 236,645,373,870.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,645,373,870.70/704,003.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,142.16

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