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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,906.59, 1,051,359.77 and 168,427.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,906.59, 1,051,359.77 and 168,427.62 is: 252,641.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,906.59 : 1,051,359.77 = 168,427.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,906.59/1,051,359.77 = 168,427.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,906.59x = 1,051,359.77 × 168,427.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,906.59x = 177,078,024,245.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,078,024,245.92/700,906.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,641.40

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