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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,808.32, 1,141,402 and 228,339.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,808.32, 1,141,402 and 228,339.12 is: 342,565.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,808.32 : 1,141,402 = 228,339.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,808.32/1,141,402 = 228,339.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,808.32x = 1,141,402 × 228,339.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,808.32x = 260,626,728,246.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,626,728,246.24/760,808.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,565.56

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