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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,997.81, 1,052,999.79 and 222,227.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,997.81, 1,052,999.79 and 222,227.96 is: 333,342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,997.81 : 1,052,999.79 = 222,227.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,997.81/1,052,999.79 = 222,227.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,997.81x = 1,052,999.79 × 222,227.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,997.81x = 234,005,988,835.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,005,988,835.99/701,997.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,342.90

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