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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,540.82, 1,053,813.93 and 170,060.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,540.82, 1,053,813.93 and 170,060.95 is: 255,092.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,540.82 : 1,053,813.93 = 170,060.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,540.82/1,053,813.93 = 170,060.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,540.82x = 1,053,813.93 × 170,060.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,540.82x = 179,212,598,059.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,212,598,059.03/702,540.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,092.08

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