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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,279.63, 1,056,503.23 and 224,338.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,279.63, 1,056,503.23 and 224,338.87 is: 336,534.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,279.63 : 1,056,503.23 = 224,338.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,279.63/1,056,503.23 = 224,338.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,279.63x = 1,056,503.23 × 224,338.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,279.63x = 237,014,740,769.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,014,740,769.55/704,279.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,534.99

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