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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,594.52, 1,051,039.40 and 227,242.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,594.52, 1,051,039.40 and 227,242.97 is: 340,912.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,594.52 : 1,051,039.40 = 227,242.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,594.52/1,051,039.40 = 227,242.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,594.52x = 1,051,039.40 × 227,242.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,594.52x = 238,841,312,393.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,841,312,393.00/700,594.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,912.34

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