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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,597.53, 1,051,043.91 and 227,245.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,597.53, 1,051,043.91 and 227,245.98 is: 340,916.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,597.53 : 1,051,043.91 = 227,245.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,597.53/1,051,043.91 = 227,245.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,597.53x = 1,051,043.91 × 227,245.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,597.53x = 238,845,503,350.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,845,503,350.98/700,597.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,916.85

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