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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,874.95, 1,066,312.43 and 237,560.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,874.95, 1,066,312.43 and 237,560.31 is: 356,340.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,874.95 : 1,066,312.43 = 237,560.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,874.95/1,066,312.43 = 237,560.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,874.95x = 1,066,312.43 × 237,560.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,874.95x = 253,313,511,427.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,313,511,427.65/710,874.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,340.47

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