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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,350.24, 1,053,525.86 and 169,871.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,350.24, 1,053,525.86 and 169,871.78 is: 254,807.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,350.24 : 1,053,525.86 = 169,871.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,350.24/1,053,525.86 = 169,871.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,350.24x = 1,053,525.86 × 169,871.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,350.24x = 178,964,307,846.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,964,307,846.60/702,350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,807.79

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