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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,682, 1,090,061.88 and 228,084.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,682, 1,090,061.88 and 228,084.88 is: 342,139.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,682 : 1,090,061.88 = 228,084.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,682/1,090,061.88 = 228,084.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,682x = 1,090,061.88 × 228,084.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,682x = 248,626,633,092.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,626,633,092.37/726,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,139.52

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