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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,325.85, 1,057,851 and 225,424.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,325.85, 1,057,851 and 225,424.92 is: 338,093.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,325.85 : 1,057,851 = 225,424.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,325.85/1,057,851 = 225,424.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,325.85x = 1,057,851 × 225,424.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,325.85x = 238,465,971,757.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,465,971,757.67/705,325.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,093.34

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