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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,812.73, 1,054,219.05 and 170,333.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,812.73, 1,054,219.05 and 170,333.76 is: 255,500.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,812.73 : 1,054,219.05 = 170,333.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,812.73/1,054,219.05 = 170,333.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,812.73x = 1,054,219.05 × 170,333.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,812.73x = 179,569,094,650.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,569,094,650.13/702,812.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,500.63

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