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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,601.27, 1,051,049.52 and 227,249.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,601.27, 1,051,049.52 and 227,249.72 is: 340,922.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,601.27 : 1,051,049.52 = 227,249.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,601.27/1,051,049.52 = 227,249.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,601.27x = 1,051,049.52 × 227,249.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,601.27x = 238,850,707,812.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,850,707,812.32/700,601.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,922.46

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