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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,771.78, 1,052,833.02 and 203,135.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,771.78, 1,052,833.02 and 203,135.78 is: 304,754.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,771.78 : 1,052,833.02 = 203,135.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,771.78/1,052,833.02 = 203,135.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,771.78x = 1,052,833.02 × 203,135.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,771.78x = 213,868,056,727.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,868,056,727.46/701,771.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,754.43

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