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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,660.96, 1,053,993.94 and 170,182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,660.96, 1,053,993.94 and 170,182.34 is: 255,274.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,660.96 : 1,053,993.94 = 170,182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,660.96/1,053,993.94 = 170,182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,660.96x = 1,053,993.94 × 170,182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,660.96x = 179,371,155,055.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,371,155,055.02/702,660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,274.12

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