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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,648.64, 1,146,898.71 and 232,174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,648.64, 1,146,898.71 and 232,174.22 is: 348,238.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,648.64 : 1,146,898.71 = 232,174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,648.64/1,146,898.71 = 232,174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,648.64x = 1,146,898.71 × 232,174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,648.64x = 266,280,307,678.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,280,307,678.76/764,648.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,238.78

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