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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,849.84, 1,054,265.45 and 170,375.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,849.84, 1,054,265.45 and 170,375.69 is: 255,561.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,849.84 : 1,054,265.45 = 170,375.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,849.84/1,054,265.45 = 170,375.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,849.84x = 1,054,265.45 × 170,375.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,849.84x = 179,621,197,363.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,621,197,363.71/702,849.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,561.27

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