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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,216.79, 1,065,552.08 and 254,500.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,216.79, 1,065,552.08 and 254,500.31 is: 381,831.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,216.79 : 1,065,552.08 = 254,500.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,216.79/1,065,552.08 = 254,500.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,216.79x = 1,065,552.08 × 254,500.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,216.79x = 271,183,328,080.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,183,328,080.88/710,216.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,831.76

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