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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,708.69, 1,076,773.57 and 212,283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,708.69, 1,076,773.57 and 212,283 is: 318,486.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,708.69 : 1,076,773.57 = 212,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,708.69/1,076,773.57 = 212,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,708.69x = 1,076,773.57 × 212,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,708.69x = 228,580,723,760.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,580,723,760.31/717,708.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,486.77

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