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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670,703.28, 1,006,053.84 and 172,067.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670,703.28, 1,006,053.84 and 172,067.28 is: 258,100.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670,703.28 : 1,006,053.84 = 172,067.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670,703.28/1,006,053.84 = 172,067.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670,703.28x = 1,006,053.84 × 172,067.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670,703.28x = 173,108,947,782.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,108,947,782.36/670,703.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,100.64

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