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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,004.85, 1,055,657.56 and 224,170.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,004.85, 1,055,657.56 and 224,170.01 is: 336,143.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,004.85 : 1,055,657.56 = 224,170.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,004.85/1,055,657.56 = 224,170.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,004.85x = 1,055,657.56 × 224,170.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,004.85x = 236,646,765,781.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,646,765,781.78/704,004.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,143.66

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