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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,915.70, 1,051,373.42 and 168,436.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,915.70, 1,051,373.42 and 168,436.73 is: 252,655.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,915.70 : 1,051,373.42 = 168,436.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,915.70/1,051,373.42 = 168,436.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,915.70x = 1,051,373.42 × 168,436.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,915.70x = 177,089,903,923.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,089,903,923.24/700,915.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,655.07

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