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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,482.64, 1,065,708.88 and 230,709.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,482.64, 1,065,708.88 and 230,709.92 is: 346,059.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,482.64 : 1,065,708.88 = 230,709.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,482.64/1,065,708.88 = 230,709.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,482.64x = 1,065,708.88 × 230,709.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,482.64x = 245,869,610,448.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,869,610,448.09/710,482.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,059.98

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