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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,495.27, 1,053,742.95 and 170,016.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,495.27, 1,053,742.95 and 170,016.39 is: 255,024.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,495.27 : 1,053,742.95 = 170,016.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,495.27/1,053,742.95 = 170,016.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,495.27x = 1,053,742.95 × 170,016.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,495.27x = 179,153,572,346.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,153,572,346.95/702,495.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,024.60

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