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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,243.90, 1,056,441.97 and 224,358.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,243.90, 1,056,441.97 and 224,358.52 is: 336,562.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,243.90 : 1,056,441.97 = 224,358.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,243.90/1,056,441.97 = 224,358.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,243.90x = 1,056,441.97 × 224,358.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,243.90x = 237,021,757,329.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,021,757,329.87/704,243.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,562.03

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