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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,288.97, 1,091,105.17 and 228,652.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,288.97, 1,091,105.17 and 228,652.97 is: 343,033.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,288.97 : 1,091,105.17 = 228,652.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,288.97/1,091,105.17 = 228,652.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,288.97x = 1,091,105.17 × 228,652.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,288.97x = 249,484,431,675.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,484,431,675.70/727,288.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,033.43

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