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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,659.76, 1,078,097.30 and 232,179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,659.76, 1,078,097.30 and 232,179.34 is: 348,303.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,659.76 : 1,078,097.30 = 232,179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,659.76/1,078,097.30 = 232,179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,659.76x = 1,078,097.30 × 232,179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,659.76x = 250,311,918,408.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,311,918,408.89/718,659.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,303.79

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