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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,661.16, 1,051,139.70 and 227,309.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,661.16, 1,051,139.70 and 227,309.94 is: 341,012.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,661.16 : 1,051,139.70 = 227,309.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,661.16/1,051,139.70 = 227,309.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,661.16x = 1,051,139.70 × 227,309.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,661.16x = 238,934,502,138.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,934,502,138.62/700,661.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,012.91

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