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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,592.74, 1,358,435.64 and 231,679.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,592.74, 1,358,435.64 and 231,679.88 is: 347,531.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,592.74 : 1,358,435.64 = 231,679.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,592.74/1,358,435.64 = 231,679.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,592.74x = 1,358,435.64 × 231,679.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,592.74x = 314,722,199,270.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,722,199,270.75/905,592.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,531.72

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