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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,027.80, 1,050,208.74 and 226,714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,027.80, 1,050,208.74 and 226,714.20 is: 340,125.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,027.80 : 1,050,208.74 = 226,714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,027.80/1,050,208.74 = 226,714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,027.80x = 1,050,208.74 × 226,714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,027.80x = 238,097,234,322.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,097,234,322.11/700,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,125.40

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