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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,885.96, 1,075,484.52 and 218,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,885.96, 1,075,484.52 and 218,237 is: 327,402.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,885.96 : 1,075,484.52 = 218,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,885.96/1,075,484.52 = 218,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,885.96x = 1,075,484.52 × 218,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,885.96x = 234,710,515,191.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,710,515,191.24/716,885.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,402.86

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