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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,264.56, 1,053,405.75 and 246,837.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,264.56, 1,053,405.75 and 246,837.40 is: 370,259.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,264.56 : 1,053,405.75 = 246,837.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,264.56/1,053,405.75 = 246,837.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,264.56x = 1,053,405.75 × 246,837.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,264.56x = 260,019,934,767.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,019,934,767.18/702,264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,259.23

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