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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,803.93, 1,054,196.55 and 170,329.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,803.93, 1,054,196.55 and 170,329.57 is: 255,492.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,803.93 : 1,054,196.55 = 170,329.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,803.93/1,054,196.55 = 170,329.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,803.93x = 1,054,196.55 × 170,329.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,803.93x = 179,560,845,056.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,560,845,056.98/702,803.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,492.09

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