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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,053.80, 1,354,578 and 229,133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,053.80, 1,354,578 and 229,133.80 is: 343,700.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,053.80 : 1,354,578 = 229,133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,053.80/1,354,578 = 229,133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,053.80x = 1,354,578 × 229,133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,053.80x = 310,379,604,536.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,379,604,536.40/903,053.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,700.01

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