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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,008.10, 1,051,700.43 and 221,254.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,008.10, 1,051,700.43 and 221,254.46 is: 331,941.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,008.10 : 1,051,700.43 = 221,254.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,008.10/1,051,700.43 = 221,254.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,008.10x = 1,051,700.43 × 221,254.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,008.10x = 232,693,405,462.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,693,405,462.92/701,008.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,941.11

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