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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,867.80, 1,051,477.20 and 202,231.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,867.80, 1,051,477.20 and 202,231.80 is: 303,398.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,867.80 : 1,051,477.20 = 202,231.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,867.80/1,051,477.20 = 202,231.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,867.80x = 1,051,477.20 × 202,231.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,867.80x = 212,642,126,814.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,642,126,814.96/700,867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,398.34

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