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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,471.70, 1,052,300.70 and 227,997.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,471.70, 1,052,300.70 and 227,997.54 is: 342,026.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,471.70 : 1,052,300.70 = 227,997.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,471.70/1,052,300.70 = 227,997.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,471.70x = 1,052,300.70 × 227,997.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,471.70x = 239,921,970,940.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,921,970,940.28/701,471.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,026.59

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