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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,482.78, 1,053,687.06 and 197,078.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,482.78, 1,053,687.06 and 197,078.96 is: 295,608.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,482.78 : 1,053,687.06 = 197,078.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,482.78/1,053,687.06 = 197,078.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,482.78x = 1,053,687.06 × 197,078.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,482.78x = 207,659,549,950.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,659,549,950.26/702,482.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,608.03

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