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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,469.46, 1,050,851.81 and 227,117.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,469.46, 1,050,851.81 and 227,117.91 is: 340,724.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,469.46 : 1,050,851.81 = 227,117.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,469.46/1,050,851.81 = 227,117.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,469.46x = 1,050,851.81 × 227,117.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,469.46x = 238,667,265,671.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,667,265,671.33/700,469.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,724.73

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