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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,785.52, 1,081,235.52 and 215,309.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,785.52, 1,081,235.52 and 215,309.34 is: 322,981.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,785.52 : 1,081,235.52 = 215,309.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,785.52/1,081,235.52 = 215,309.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,785.52x = 1,081,235.52 × 215,309.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,785.52x = 232,800,106,195.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,800,106,195.76/720,785.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,981.11

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