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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,548.16, 1,071,006.84 and 287,810.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,548.16, 1,071,006.84 and 287,810.70 is: 431,387.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,548.16 : 1,071,006.84 = 287,810.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,548.16/1,071,006.84 = 287,810.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,548.16x = 1,071,006.84 × 287,810.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,548.16x = 308,247,224,308.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,247,224,308.91/714,548.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,387.61

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