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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,058.16, 1,065,087.24 and 177,579.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,058.16, 1,065,087.24 and 177,579.16 is: 266,368.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,058.16 : 1,065,087.24 = 177,579.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,058.16/1,065,087.24 = 177,579.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,058.16x = 1,065,087.24 × 177,579.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,058.16x = 189,137,297,405.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,137,297,405.92/710,058.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,368.74

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