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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,686.53, 1,051,029.76 and 168,207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,686.53, 1,051,029.76 and 168,207.56 is: 252,311.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,686.53 : 1,051,029.76 = 168,207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,686.53/1,051,029.76 = 168,207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,686.53x = 1,051,029.76 × 168,207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,686.53x = 176,791,151,416.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,791,151,416.99/700,686.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,311.33

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