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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,226.88, 1,049,717.16 and 273,665.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,226.88, 1,049,717.16 and 273,665.70 is: 410,255.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,226.88 : 1,049,717.16 = 273,665.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,226.88/1,049,717.16 = 273,665.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,226.88x = 1,049,717.16 × 273,665.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,226.88x = 287,271,581,393.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,271,581,393.41/700,226.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,255.00

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