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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743,207.82, 1,114,854.12 and 210,687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743,207.82, 1,114,854.12 and 210,687 is: 316,042.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743,207.82 : 1,114,854.12 = 210,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743,207.82/1,114,854.12 = 210,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743,207.82x = 1,114,854.12 × 210,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743,207.82x = 234,885,269,980.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,885,269,980.44/743,207.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,042.52

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