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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,062.60, 1,049,836.32 and 250,661.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,062.60, 1,049,836.32 and 250,661.64 is: 375,900.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,062.60 : 1,049,836.32 = 250,661.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,062.60/1,049,836.32 = 250,661.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,062.60x = 1,049,836.32 × 250,661.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,062.60x = 263,153,693,702.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,153,693,702.77/700,062.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,900.23

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