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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,931.72, 1,054,179.72 and 253,594.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,931.72, 1,054,179.72 and 253,594.24 is: 380,312.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,931.72 : 1,054,179.72 = 253,594.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,931.72/1,054,179.72 = 253,594.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,931.72x = 1,054,179.72 × 253,594.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,931.72x = 267,333,904,916.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,333,904,916.81/702,931.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,312.76

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