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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,353.83, 1,152,329.91 and 228,464.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,353.83, 1,152,329.91 and 228,464.70 is: 342,637.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,353.83 : 1,152,329.91 = 228,464.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,353.83/1,152,329.91 = 228,464.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,353.83x = 1,152,329.91 × 228,464.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,353.83x = 263,266,707,189.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,266,707,189.18/768,353.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,637.34

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