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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,709.64, 1,062,883.02 and 209,957

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,709.64, 1,062,883.02 and 209,957 is: 314,881.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,709.64 : 1,062,883.02 = 209,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,709.64/1,062,883.02 = 209,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,709.64x = 1,062,883.02 × 209,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,709.64x = 223,159,730,230.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,159,730,230.14/708,709.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,881.75

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