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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,703.22, 1,054,051.29 and 170,224.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,703.22, 1,054,051.29 and 170,224.29 is: 255,335.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,703.22 : 1,054,051.29 = 170,224.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,703.22/1,054,051.29 = 170,224.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,703.22x = 1,054,051.29 × 170,224.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,703.22x = 179,425,132,463.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,425,132,463.83/702,703.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,335.58

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