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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,685.53, 1,051,028.26 and 168,206.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,685.53, 1,051,028.26 and 168,206.56 is: 252,309.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,685.53 : 1,051,028.26 = 168,206.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,685.53/1,051,028.26 = 168,206.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,685.53x = 1,051,028.26 × 168,206.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,685.53x = 176,789,848,077.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,789,848,077.39/700,685.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,309.83

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