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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,441.76, 1,141,957.92 and 228,843.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,441.76, 1,141,957.92 and 228,843.84 is: 343,204.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,441.76 : 1,141,957.92 = 228,843.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,441.76/1,141,957.92 = 228,843.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,441.76x = 1,141,957.92 × 228,843.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,441.76x = 261,330,035,531.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,330,035,531.21/761,441.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,204.23

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