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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,842.74, 1,066,319.22 and 237,529.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,842.74, 1,066,319.22 and 237,529.80 is: 356,313.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,842.74 : 1,066,319.22 = 237,529.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,842.74/1,066,319.22 = 237,529.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,842.74x = 1,066,319.22 × 237,529.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,842.74x = 253,282,591,062.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,282,591,062.76/710,842.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,313.12

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