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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,999.70, 1,046,999.55 and 249,227.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,999.70, 1,046,999.55 and 249,227.30 is: 373,840.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,999.70 : 1,046,999.55 = 249,227.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,999.70/1,046,999.55 = 249,227.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,999.70x = 1,046,999.55 × 249,227.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,999.70x = 260,940,870,947.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,940,870,947.72/697,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,840.95

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