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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,650.08, 1,180,019.40 and 225,670

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,650.08, 1,180,019.40 and 225,670 is: 338,517.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,650.08 : 1,180,019.40 = 225,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,650.08/1,180,019.40 = 225,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,650.08x = 1,180,019.40 × 225,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,650.08x = 266,294,977,998.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,294,977,998.00/786,650.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,517.70

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