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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,989.44, 1,054,266 and 253,651.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,989.44, 1,054,266 and 253,651.96 is: 380,399.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,989.44 : 1,054,266 = 253,651.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,989.44/1,054,266 = 253,651.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,989.44x = 1,054,266 × 253,651.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,989.44x = 267,416,637,261.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,416,637,261.36/702,989.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,399.22

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