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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,252.88, 1,071,348.60 and 215,602

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,252.88, 1,071,348.60 and 215,602 is: 323,393.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,252.88 : 1,071,348.60 = 215,602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,252.88/1,071,348.60 = 215,602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,252.88x = 1,071,348.60 × 215,602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,252.88x = 230,984,900,857.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,984,900,857.20/714,252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,393.73

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