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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,614, 1,067,495.52 and 231,879.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,614, 1,067,495.52 and 231,879.12 is: 347,842.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,614 : 1,067,495.52 = 231,879.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,614/1,067,495.52 = 231,879.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,614x = 1,067,495.52 × 231,879.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,614x = 247,529,921,781.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,529,921,781.54/711,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,842.96

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