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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,584.18, 1,051,024.02 and 227,232.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,584.18, 1,051,024.02 and 227,232.78 is: 340,897.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,584.18 : 1,051,024.02 = 227,232.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,584.18/1,051,024.02 = 227,232.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,584.18x = 1,051,024.02 × 227,232.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,584.18x = 238,827,109,911.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,827,109,911.38/700,584.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,897.09

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