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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,609.28, 1,051,061.52 and 227,257.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,609.28, 1,051,061.52 and 227,257.68 is: 340,934.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,609.28 : 1,051,061.52 = 227,257.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,609.28/1,051,061.52 = 227,257.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,609.28x = 1,051,061.52 × 227,257.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,609.28x = 238,861,802,572.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,861,802,572.47/700,609.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,934.40

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