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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,765.08, 1,050,482.54 and 227,117.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,765.08, 1,050,482.54 and 227,117.56 is: 340,460.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,765.08 : 1,050,482.54 = 227,117.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,765.08/1,050,482.54 = 227,117.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,765.08x = 1,050,482.54 × 227,117.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,765.08x = 238,583,031,307.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,583,031,307.40/700,765.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,460.79

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