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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,702.47, 1,054,050.17 and 170,223.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,702.47, 1,054,050.17 and 170,223.54 is: 255,334.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,702.47 : 1,054,050.17 = 170,223.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,702.47/1,054,050.17 = 170,223.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,702.47x = 1,054,050.17 × 170,223.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,702.47x = 179,424,150,423.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,424,150,423.88/702,702.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,334.45

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