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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,026.80, 1,050,207.24 and 226,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,026.80, 1,050,207.24 and 226,713.20 is: 340,123.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,026.80 : 1,050,207.24 = 226,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,026.80/1,050,207.24 = 226,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,026.80x = 1,050,207.24 × 226,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,026.80x = 238,095,844,043.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,095,844,043.57/700,026.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,123.90

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