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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,101.12, 1,089,152.16 and 227,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,101.12, 1,089,152.16 and 227,504 is: 341,256.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,101.12 : 1,089,152.16 = 227,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,101.12/1,089,152.16 = 227,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,101.12x = 1,089,152.16 × 227,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,101.12x = 247,786,473,008.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,786,473,008.64/726,101.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,256.15

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