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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,992.56, 1,051,488.47 and 168,513.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,992.56, 1,051,488.47 and 168,513.42 is: 252,770.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,992.56 : 1,051,488.47 = 168,513.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,992.56/1,051,488.47 = 168,513.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,992.56x = 1,051,488.47 × 168,513.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,992.56x = 177,189,917,327.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,189,917,327.70/700,992.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,770.04

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