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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,762.99, 1,141,255.77 and 228,326.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,762.99, 1,141,255.77 and 228,326.14 is: 342,522.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,762.99 : 1,141,255.77 = 228,326.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,762.99/1,141,255.77 = 228,326.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,762.99x = 1,141,255.77 × 228,326.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,762.99x = 260,578,524,716.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,578,524,716.83/760,762.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,522.61

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