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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,659.76, 1,050,989.65 and 168,180.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,659.76, 1,050,989.65 and 168,180.79 is: 252,271.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,659.76 : 1,050,989.65 = 168,180.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,659.76/1,050,989.65 = 168,180.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,659.76x = 1,050,989.65 × 168,180.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,659.76x = 176,756,264,363.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,756,264,363.88/700,659.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,271.18

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