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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,048.85, 1,050,291.16 and 250,773.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,048.85, 1,050,291.16 and 250,773.57 is: 376,238.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,048.85 : 1,050,291.16 = 250,773.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,048.85/1,050,291.16 = 250,773.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,048.85x = 1,050,291.16 × 250,773.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,048.85x = 263,385,263,105.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,385,263,105.71/700,048.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,238.41

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