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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,884.96, 1,075,483.02 and 218,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,884.96, 1,075,483.02 and 218,236 is: 327,401.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,884.96 : 1,075,483.02 = 218,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,884.96/1,075,483.02 = 218,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,884.96x = 1,075,483.02 × 218,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,884.96x = 234,709,112,352.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,709,112,352.72/716,884.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,401.36

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