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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,802.93, 1,054,195.05 and 170,328.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,802.93, 1,054,195.05 and 170,328.57 is: 255,490.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,802.93 : 1,054,195.05 = 170,328.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,802.93/1,054,195.05 = 170,328.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,802.93x = 1,054,195.05 × 170,328.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,802.93x = 179,559,537,982.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,559,537,982.93/702,802.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,490.59

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