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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,549.84, 1,053,827.48 and 170,070

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,549.84, 1,053,827.48 and 170,070 is: 255,105.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,549.84 : 1,053,827.48 = 170,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,549.84/1,053,827.48 = 170,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,549.84x = 1,053,827.48 × 170,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,549.84x = 179,224,439,523.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,224,439,523.60/702,549.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,105.66

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