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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,658.96, 1,053,990.94 and 170,180.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,658.96, 1,053,990.94 and 170,180.35 is: 255,271.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,658.96 : 1,053,990.94 = 170,180.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,658.96/1,053,990.94 = 170,180.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,658.96x = 1,053,990.94 × 170,180.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,658.96x = 179,368,541,370.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,368,541,370.62/702,658.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,271.12

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