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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,054.80, 1,050,249.48 and 226,740.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,054.80, 1,050,249.48 and 226,740.72 is: 340,165.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,054.80 : 1,050,249.48 = 226,740.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,054.80/1,050,249.48 = 226,740.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,054.80x = 1,050,249.48 × 226,740.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,054.80x = 238,134,323,274.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,134,323,274.83/700,054.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,165.26

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