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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,981.96, 1,054,255.05 and 253,644.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,981.96, 1,054,255.05 and 253,644.60 is: 380,388.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,981.96 : 1,054,255.05 = 253,644.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,981.96/1,054,255.05 = 253,644.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,981.96x = 1,054,255.05 × 253,644.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,981.96x = 267,406,100,455.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,406,100,455.23/702,981.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,388.28

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