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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,572.60, 1,050,859.85 and 195,135.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,572.60, 1,050,859.85 and 195,135.03 is: 292,702.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,572.60 : 1,050,859.85 = 195,135.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,572.60/1,050,859.85 = 195,135.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,572.60x = 1,050,859.85 × 195,135.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,572.60x = 205,059,567,379.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,059,567,379.87/700,572.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,702.81

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