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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,604.28, 1,051,054.02 and 227,252.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,604.28, 1,051,054.02 and 227,252.73 is: 340,926.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,604.28 : 1,051,054.02 = 227,252.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,604.28/1,051,054.02 = 227,252.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,604.28x = 1,051,054.02 × 227,252.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,604.28x = 238,854,895,422.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,854,895,422.48/700,604.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,926.97

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