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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,481.88, 1,067,143.92 and 179,003

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,481.88, 1,067,143.92 and 179,003 is: 268,484.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,481.88 : 1,067,143.92 = 179,003 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,481.88/1,067,143.92 = 179,003/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,481.88x = 1,067,143.92 × 179,003
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,481.88x = 191,021,963,111.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,021,963,111.76/711,481.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,484.65

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