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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699,476.76, 1,048,952.70 and 226,035

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699,476.76, 1,048,952.70 and 226,035 is: 338,967.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699,476.76 : 1,048,952.70 = 226,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699,476.76/1,048,952.70 = 226,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699,476.76x = 1,048,952.70 × 226,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699,476.76x = 237,100,023,544.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,100,023,544.50/699,476.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,967.69

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