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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,737.96, 1,075,262.48 and 218,089

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,737.96, 1,075,262.48 and 218,089 is: 327,180.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,737.96 : 1,075,262.48 = 218,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,737.96/1,075,262.48 = 218,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,737.96x = 1,075,262.48 × 218,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,737.96x = 234,502,919,000.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,502,919,000.72/716,737.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,180.83

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