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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,272.54, 1,053,417.76 and 246,845.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,272.54, 1,053,417.76 and 246,845.40 is: 370,271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,272.54 : 1,053,417.76 = 246,845.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,272.54/1,053,417.76 = 246,845.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,272.54x = 1,053,417.76 × 246,845.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,272.54x = 260,031,328,334.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,031,328,334.30/702,272.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,271.25

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