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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,453.08, 1,053,679.67 and 169,974.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,453.08, 1,053,679.67 and 169,974.11 is: 254,961.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,453.08 : 1,053,679.67 = 169,974.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,453.08/1,053,679.67 = 169,974.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,453.08x = 1,053,679.67 × 169,974.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,453.08x = 179,098,258,015.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,098,258,015.08/702,453.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,961.17

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