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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,874.24, 1,066,311.37 and 237,559.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,874.24, 1,066,311.37 and 237,559.60 is: 356,339.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,874.24 : 1,066,311.37 = 237,559.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,874.24/1,066,311.37 = 237,559.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,874.24x = 1,066,311.37 × 237,559.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,874.24x = 253,312,502,532.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,312,502,532.65/710,874.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,339.40

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