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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,906.03, 1,051,358.93 and 168,427.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,906.03, 1,051,358.93 and 168,427.06 is: 252,640.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,906.03 : 1,051,358.93 = 168,427.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,906.03/1,051,358.93 = 168,427.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,906.03x = 1,051,358.93 × 168,427.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,906.03x = 177,077,290,745.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,077,290,745.72/700,906.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,640.56

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