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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,436.97, 1,050,808.95 and 227,170.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,436.97, 1,050,808.95 and 227,170.17 is: 340,805.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,436.97 : 1,050,808.95 = 227,170.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,436.97/1,050,808.95 = 227,170.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,436.97x = 1,050,808.95 × 227,170.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,436.97x = 238,712,447,809.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,712,447,809.02/700,436.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,805.04

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