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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,034.16, 1,050,039.09 and 226,720.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,034.16, 1,050,039.09 and 226,720.38 is: 340,076.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,034.16 : 1,050,039.09 = 226,720.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,034.16/1,050,039.09 = 226,720.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,034.16x = 1,050,039.09 × 226,720.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,034.16x = 238,065,261,499.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,065,261,499.65/700,034.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,076.63

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