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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,181.85, 1,053,272.93 and 169,702.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,181.85, 1,053,272.93 and 169,702.81 is: 254,554.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,181.85 : 1,053,272.93 = 169,702.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,181.85/1,053,272.93 = 169,702.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,181.85x = 1,053,272.93 × 169,702.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,181.85x = 178,743,379,315.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,743,379,315.48/702,181.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,554.26

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