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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,056.91, 1,065,085.37 and 177,577.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,056.91, 1,065,085.37 and 177,577.91 is: 266,366.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,056.91 : 1,065,085.37 = 177,577.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,056.91/1,065,085.37 = 177,577.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,056.91x = 1,065,085.37 × 177,577.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,056.91x = 189,135,633,976.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,135,633,976.18/710,056.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,366.87

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