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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,460.64, 1,082,327.04 and 222,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,460.64, 1,082,327.04 and 222,708 is: 334,104.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,460.64 : 1,082,327.04 = 222,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,460.64/1,082,327.04 = 222,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,460.64x = 1,082,327.04 × 222,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,460.64x = 241,042,890,424.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,042,890,424.32/721,460.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,104.01

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