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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,051.80, 1,050,244.98 and 226,737.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,051.80, 1,050,244.98 and 226,737.72 is: 340,160.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,051.80 : 1,050,244.98 = 226,737.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,051.80/1,050,244.98 = 226,737.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,051.80x = 1,050,244.98 × 226,737.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,051.80x = 238,130,152,206.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,130,152,206.65/700,051.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,160.76

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