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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,976.80, 1,054,465.20 and 170,496.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,976.80, 1,054,465.20 and 170,496.98 is: 255,745.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,976.80 : 1,054,465.20 = 170,496.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,976.80/1,054,465.20 = 170,496.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,976.80x = 1,054,465.20 × 170,496.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,976.80x = 179,783,126,842.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,783,126,842.77/702,976.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,745.46

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