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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,203.80, 1,053,305.70 and 253,139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,203.80, 1,053,305.70 and 253,139.80 is: 379,709.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,203.80 : 1,053,305.70 = 253,139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,203.80/1,053,305.70 = 253,139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,203.80x = 1,053,305.70 × 253,139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,203.80x = 266,633,594,236.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,633,594,236.86/702,203.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,709.70

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