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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,846.97, 1,054,266.93 and 170,368.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,846.97, 1,054,266.93 and 170,368.02 is: 255,551.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,846.97 : 1,054,266.93 = 170,368.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,846.97/1,054,266.93 = 170,368.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,846.97x = 1,054,266.93 × 170,368.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,846.97x = 179,613,369,415.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,613,369,415.58/702,846.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,551.18

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