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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,648.10, 1,053,968.62 and 170,169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,648.10, 1,053,968.62 and 170,169.11 is: 255,252.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,648.10 : 1,053,968.62 = 170,169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,648.10/1,053,968.62 = 170,169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,648.10x = 1,053,968.62 × 170,169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,648.10x = 179,352,901,182.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,352,901,182.48/702,648.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,252.81

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