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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,581.68, 1,051,020.28 and 227,230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,581.68, 1,051,020.28 and 227,230.28 is: 340,893.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,581.68 : 1,051,020.28 = 227,230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,581.68/1,051,020.28 = 227,230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,581.68x = 1,051,020.28 × 227,230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,581.68x = 238,823,632,510.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,823,632,510.08/700,581.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,893.35

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