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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,545.24, 1,053,820.62 and 170,065.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,545.24, 1,053,820.62 and 170,065.41 is: 255,098.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,545.24 : 1,053,820.62 = 170,065.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,545.24/1,053,820.62 = 170,065.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,545.24x = 1,053,820.62 × 170,065.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,545.24x = 179,218,435,806.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,218,435,806.75/702,545.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,098.78

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