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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,874.62, 1,066,311.93 and 237,559.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,874.62, 1,066,311.93 and 237,559.98 is: 356,339.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,874.62 : 1,066,311.93 = 237,559.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,874.62/1,066,311.93 = 237,559.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,874.62x = 1,066,311.93 × 237,559.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,874.62x = 253,313,034,245.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,313,034,245.20/710,874.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,339.96

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