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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713,915.76, 1,070,163.84 and 357,843

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713,915.76, 1,070,163.84 and 357,843 is: 536,408.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713,915.76 : 1,070,163.84 = 357,843 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713,915.76/1,070,163.84 = 357,843/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713,915.76x = 1,070,163.84 × 357,843
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713,915.76x = 382,950,638,997.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,950,638,997.12/713,915.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,408.72

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