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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,011.90, 1,050,147.45 and 226,712.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,011.90, 1,050,147.45 and 226,712.70 is: 340,111.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,011.90 : 1,050,147.45 = 226,712.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,011.90/1,050,147.45 = 226,712.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,011.90x = 1,050,147.45 × 226,712.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,011.90x = 238,081,763,787.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,081,763,787.62/700,011.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,111.02

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