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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,147.70, 1,065,221.55 and 511,859.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,147.70, 1,065,221.55 and 511,859.70 is: 767,789.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,147.70 : 1,065,221.55 = 511,859.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,147.70/1,065,221.55 = 511,859.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,147.70x = 1,065,221.55 × 511,859.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,147.70x = 545,243,983,016.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,243,983,016.54/710,147.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,789.55

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