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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,814.69, 1,054,222.04 and 170,335.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,814.69, 1,054,222.04 and 170,335.72 is: 255,503.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,814.69 : 1,054,222.04 = 170,335.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,814.69/1,054,222.04 = 170,335.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,814.69x = 1,054,222.04 × 170,335.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,814.69x = 179,571,667,919.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,571,667,919.33/702,814.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,503.58

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