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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,398.63, 1,071,597.96 and 215,762.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,398.63, 1,071,597.96 and 215,762.63 is: 323,643.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,398.63 : 1,071,597.96 = 215,762.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,398.63/1,071,597.96 = 215,762.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,398.63x = 1,071,597.96 × 215,762.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,398.63x = 231,210,788,794.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,210,788,794.25/714,398.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,643.94

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