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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,695.77, 1,051,043.63 and 168,216.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,695.77, 1,051,043.63 and 168,216.80 is: 252,325.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,695.77 : 1,051,043.63 = 168,216.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,695.77/1,051,043.63 = 168,216.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,695.77x = 1,051,043.63 × 168,216.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,695.77x = 176,803,190,002.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,803,190,002.68/700,695.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,325.19

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