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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,920.80, 1,051,381.20 and 251,856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,920.80, 1,051,381.20 and 251,856.80 is: 377,785.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,920.80 : 1,051,381.20 = 251,856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,920.80/1,051,381.20 = 251,856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,920.80x = 1,051,381.20 × 251,856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,920.80x = 264,797,504,612.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,797,504,612.16/700,920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,785.20

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