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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,203.44, 1,074,329.16 and 217,566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,203.44, 1,074,329.16 and 217,566 is: 326,356.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,203.44 : 1,074,329.16 = 217,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,203.44/1,074,329.16 = 217,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,203.44x = 1,074,329.16 × 217,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,203.44x = 233,737,498,024.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,737,498,024.56/716,203.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,356.29

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