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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,470.56, 1,063,281.72 and 288,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,470.56, 1,063,281.72 and 288,254 is: 432,005.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,470.56 : 1,063,281.72 = 288,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,470.56/1,063,281.72 = 288,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,470.56x = 1,063,281.72 × 288,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,470.56x = 306,495,208,916.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,495,208,916.88/709,470.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,005.54

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