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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,605.96, 1,057,019.08 and 231,183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,605.96, 1,057,019.08 and 231,183.64 is: 346,811.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,605.96 : 1,057,019.08 = 231,183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,605.96/1,057,019.08 = 231,183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,605.96x = 1,057,019.08 × 231,183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,605.96x = 244,365,518,463.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,365,518,463.85/704,605.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,811.60

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