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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273,224, 1,757,063.68 and 700,273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273,224, 1,757,063.68 and 700,273.60 is: 966,385.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273,224 : 1,757,063.68 = 700,273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273,224/1,757,063.68 = 700,273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273,224x = 1,757,063.68 × 700,273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273,224x = 1,230,425,308,622.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,425,308,622.85/1,273,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966,385.58

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