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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713,672.16, 1,070,508.72 and 181,233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713,672.16, 1,070,508.72 and 181,233.12 is: 271,849.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713,672.16 : 1,070,508.72 = 181,233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713,672.16/1,070,508.72 = 181,233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713,672.16x = 1,070,508.72 × 181,233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713,672.16x = 194,011,635,312.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,011,635,312.81/713,672.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,849.80

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