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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,235.56, 1,053,104.38 and 252,835.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,235.56, 1,053,104.38 and 252,835.88 is: 379,164.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,235.56 : 1,053,104.38 = 252,835.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,235.56/1,053,104.38 = 252,835.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,235.56x = 1,053,104.38 × 252,835.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,235.56x = 266,262,572,649.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,262,572,649.15/702,235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,164.18

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