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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,528.88, 1,074,754.44 and 217,854

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,528.88, 1,074,754.44 and 217,854 is: 326,769.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,528.88 : 1,074,754.44 = 217,854 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,528.88/1,074,754.44 = 217,854/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,528.88x = 1,074,754.44 × 217,854
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,528.88x = 234,139,553,771.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,139,553,771.76/716,528.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,769.18

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