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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,543.99, 1,053,818.75 and 170,064.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,543.99, 1,053,818.75 and 170,064.16 is: 255,096.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,543.99 : 1,053,818.75 = 170,064.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,543.99/1,053,818.75 = 170,064.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,543.99x = 1,053,818.75 × 170,064.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,543.99x = 179,216,800,511
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,216,800,511/702,543.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,096.91

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