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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,470.20, 1,050,852.94 and 227,118.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,470.20, 1,050,852.94 and 227,118.67 is: 340,725.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,470.20 : 1,050,852.94 = 227,118.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,470.20/1,050,852.94 = 227,118.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,470.20x = 1,050,852.94 × 227,118.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,470.20x = 238,668,318,903.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,668,318,903.46/700,470.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,725.87

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