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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,603.26, 1,051,052.52 and 227,251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,603.26, 1,051,052.52 and 227,251.72 is: 340,925.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,603.26 : 1,051,052.52 = 227,251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,603.26/1,051,052.52 = 227,251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,603.26x = 1,051,052.52 × 227,251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,603.26x = 238,853,492,980.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,853,492,980.33/700,603.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,925.47

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