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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,255.80, 997,417 and 711,255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,255.80, 997,417 and 711,255.80 is: 997,417.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,255.80 : 997,417 = 711,255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,255.80/997,417 = 711,255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,255.80x = 997,417 × 711,255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,255.80x = 709,418,626,268.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,418,626,268.60/711,255.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997,417.00

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