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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,125.80, 1,051,688.70 and 227,826.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,125.80, 1,051,688.70 and 227,826.60 is: 341,739.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,125.80 : 1,051,688.70 = 227,826.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,125.80/1,051,688.70 = 227,826.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,125.80x = 1,051,688.70 × 227,826.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,125.80x = 239,602,660,779.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,602,660,779.42/701,125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,739.90

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