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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,704.76, 1,054,053.36 and 170,225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,704.76, 1,054,053.36 and 170,225.52 is: 255,337.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,704.76 : 1,054,053.36 = 170,225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,704.76/1,054,053.36 = 170,225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,704.76x = 1,054,053.36 × 170,225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,704.76x = 179,426,781,313.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,426,781,313.75/702,704.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,337.36

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