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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,809.05, 1,352,709.32 and 227,891.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,809.05, 1,352,709.32 and 227,891.88 is: 341,836.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,809.05 : 1,352,709.32 = 227,891.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,809.05/1,352,709.32 = 227,891.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,809.05x = 1,352,709.32 × 227,891.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,809.05x = 308,271,468,888.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,271,468,888.86/901,809.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,836.75

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