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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,039.61, 1,051,803.63 and 221,341.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,039.61, 1,051,803.63 and 221,341.41 is: 332,089.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,039.61 : 1,051,803.63 = 221,341.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,039.61/1,051,803.63 = 221,341.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,039.61x = 1,051,803.63 × 221,341.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,039.61x = 232,807,698,507.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,807,698,507.32/701,039.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,089.22

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