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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,274.16, 1,071,376.52 and 265,082.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,274.16, 1,071,376.52 and 265,082.52 is: 397,610.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,274.16 : 1,071,376.52 = 265,082.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,274.16/1,071,376.52 = 265,082.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,274.16x = 1,071,376.52 × 265,082.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,274.16x = 284,003,187,790.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,003,187,790.43/714,274.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,610.89

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