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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,484.76, 1,050,874.98 and 227,133.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,484.76, 1,050,874.98 and 227,133.24 is: 340,747.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,484.76 : 1,050,874.98 = 227,133.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,484.76/1,050,874.98 = 227,133.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,484.76x = 1,050,874.98 × 227,133.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,484.76x = 238,688,639,042.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,688,639,042.34/700,484.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,747.80

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