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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,851.72, 1,054,268.26 and 170,377.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,851.72, 1,054,268.26 and 170,377.56 is: 255,564.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,851.72 : 1,054,268.26 = 170,377.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,851.72/1,054,268.26 = 170,377.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,851.72x = 1,054,268.26 × 170,377.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,851.72x = 179,623,653,298.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,623,653,298.30/702,851.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,564.08

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