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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,997.78, 1,053,154.16 and 222,254.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,997.78, 1,053,154.16 and 222,254.26 is: 333,431.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,997.78 : 1,053,154.16 = 222,254.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,997.78/1,053,154.16 = 222,254.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,997.78x = 1,053,154.16 × 222,254.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,997.78x = 234,067,998,833.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,067,998,833.52/701,997.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,431.25

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