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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,199.10, 1,050,298.65 and 226,932.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,199.10, 1,050,298.65 and 226,932.30 is: 340,398.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,199.10 : 1,050,298.65 = 226,932.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,199.10/1,050,298.65 = 226,932.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,199.10x = 1,050,298.65 × 226,932.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,199.10x = 238,346,688,331.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,346,688,331.40/700,199.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,398.45

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