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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,440.42, 1,053,014.76 and 253,051.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,440.42, 1,053,014.76 and 253,051.38 is: 379,344.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,440.42 : 1,053,014.76 = 253,051.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,440.42/1,053,014.76 = 253,051.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,440.42x = 1,053,014.76 × 253,051.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,440.42x = 266,466,838,178.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,466,838,178.37/702,440.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,344.40

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