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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,596.52, 1,051,042.40 and 227,244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,596.52, 1,051,042.40 and 227,244.96 is: 340,915.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,596.52 : 1,051,042.40 = 227,244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,596.52/1,051,042.40 = 227,244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,596.52x = 1,051,042.40 × 227,244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,596.52x = 238,844,088,146.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,844,088,146.30/700,596.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,915.32

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