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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743,542.52, 1,115,311.56 and 211,064

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743,542.52, 1,115,311.56 and 211,064 is: 316,595.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743,542.52 : 1,115,311.56 = 211,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743,542.52/1,115,311.56 = 211,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743,542.52x = 1,115,311.56 × 211,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743,542.52x = 235,402,119,099.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,402,119,099.84/743,542.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,595.37

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