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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,825.63, 1,066,425.14 and 255,462.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,825.63, 1,066,425.14 and 255,462.81 is: 383,261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,825.63 : 1,066,425.14 = 255,462.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,825.63/1,066,425.14 = 255,462.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,825.63x = 1,066,425.14 × 255,462.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,825.63x = 272,431,965,557.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,431,965,557.25/710,825.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,261.32

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