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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,548.25, 1,053,825.12 and 170,068.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,548.25, 1,053,825.12 and 170,068.41 is: 255,103.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,548.25 : 1,053,825.12 = 170,068.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,548.25/1,053,825.12 = 170,068.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,548.25x = 1,053,825.12 × 170,068.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,548.25x = 179,222,362,576.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,222,362,576.46/702,548.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,103.28

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