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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,305.92, 1,134,446.08 and 223,824

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,305.92, 1,134,446.08 and 223,824 is: 335,732.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,305.92 : 1,134,446.08 = 223,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,305.92/1,134,446.08 = 223,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,305.92x = 1,134,446.08 × 223,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,305.92x = 253,916,259,409.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,916,259,409.92/756,305.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,732.21

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