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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,264, 1,075,925.64 and 211,825.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,264, 1,075,925.64 and 211,825.08 is: 317,746.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,264 : 1,075,925.64 = 211,825.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,264/1,075,925.64 = 211,825.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,264x = 1,075,925.64 × 211,825.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,264x = 227,908,034,767.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,908,034,767.05/717,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,746.37

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