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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,855.32, 1,066,167.60 and 237,539.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,855.32, 1,066,167.60 and 237,539.92 is: 356,271.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,855.32 : 1,066,167.60 = 237,539.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,855.32/1,066,167.60 = 237,539.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,855.32x = 1,066,167.60 × 237,539.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,855.32x = 253,257,366,410.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,257,366,410.59/710,855.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,271.32

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