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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,906.53, 1,051,359.68 and 168,427.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,906.53, 1,051,359.68 and 168,427.56 is: 252,641.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,906.53 : 1,051,359.68 = 168,427.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,906.53/1,051,359.68 = 168,427.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,906.53x = 1,051,359.68 × 168,427.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,906.53x = 177,077,945,584.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,077,945,584.78/700,906.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,641.31

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