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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,995.56, 1,051,492.95 and 168,516.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,995.56, 1,051,492.95 and 168,516.43 is: 252,774.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,995.56 : 1,051,492.95 = 168,516.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,995.56/1,051,492.95 = 168,516.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,995.56x = 1,051,492.95 × 168,516.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,995.56x = 177,193,835,475.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,193,835,475.44/700,995.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,774.55

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