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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,406.80, 1,056,221.40 and 230,848.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,406.80, 1,056,221.40 and 230,848.40 is: 346,145.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,406.80 : 1,056,221.40 = 230,848.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,406.80/1,056,221.40 = 230,848.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,406.80x = 1,056,221.40 × 230,848.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,406.80x = 243,827,020,235.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,827,020,235.76/704,406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,145.18

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