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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,999.38, 1,054,678.88 and 204,363.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,999.38, 1,054,678.88 and 204,363.38 is: 306,597.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,999.38 : 1,054,678.88 = 204,363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,999.38/1,054,678.88 = 204,363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,999.38x = 1,054,678.88 × 204,363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,999.38x = 215,537,735,968.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,537,735,968.93/702,999.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,597.34

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