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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,507.78, 1,061,112.80 and 227,778.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,507.78, 1,061,112.80 and 227,778.45 is: 341,619.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,507.78 : 1,061,112.80 = 227,778.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,507.78/1,061,112.80 = 227,778.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,507.78x = 1,061,112.80 × 227,778.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,507.78x = 241,698,627,720.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,698,627,720.27/707,507.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,619.75

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