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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,974.80, 1,066,615.80 and 212,389.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,974.80, 1,066,615.80 and 212,389.20 is: 318,629.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,974.80 : 1,066,615.80 = 212,389.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,974.80/1,066,615.80 = 212,389.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,974.80x = 1,066,615.80 × 212,389.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,974.80x = 226,537,676,469.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,537,676,469.36/710,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,629.68

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