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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,714.01, 1,054,067.23 and 170,234.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,714.01, 1,054,067.23 and 170,234.77 is: 255,351.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,714.01 : 1,054,067.23 = 170,234.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,714.01/1,054,067.23 = 170,234.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,714.01x = 1,054,067.23 × 170,234.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,714.01x = 179,438,892,463.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,438,892,463.59/702,714.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,351.24

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