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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,234.56, 1,053,102.88 and 252,834.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,234.56, 1,053,102.88 and 252,834.88 is: 379,162.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,234.56 : 1,053,102.88 = 252,834.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,234.56/1,053,102.88 = 252,834.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,234.56x = 1,053,102.88 × 252,834.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,234.56x = 266,261,140,292.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,261,140,292.45/702,234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,162.68

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