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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,692.20, 1,076,343.90 and 212,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,692.20, 1,076,343.90 and 212,252.20 is: 318,320.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,692.20 : 1,076,343.90 = 212,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,692.20/1,076,343.90 = 212,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,692.20x = 1,076,343.90 × 212,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,692.20x = 228,456,360,731.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,456,360,731.58/717,692.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,320.81

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