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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,510.46, 1,050,913.40 and 227,159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,510.46, 1,050,913.40 and 227,159 is: 340,786.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,510.46 : 1,050,913.40 = 227,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,510.46/1,050,913.40 = 227,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,510.46x = 1,050,913.40 × 227,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,510.46x = 238,724,437,030.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,724,437,030.60/700,510.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,786.40

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