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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,855.65, 1,060,382.03 and 227,098

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,855.65, 1,060,382.03 and 227,098 is: 340,678.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,855.65 : 1,060,382.03 = 227,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,855.65/1,060,382.03 = 227,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,855.65x = 1,060,382.03 × 227,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,855.65x = 240,810,638,248.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,810,638,248.94/706,855.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,678.66

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