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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,999.75, 1,054,679.45 and 204,363.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,999.75, 1,054,679.45 and 204,363.75 is: 306,597.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,999.75 : 1,054,679.45 = 204,363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,999.75/1,054,679.45 = 204,363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,999.75x = 1,054,679.45 × 204,363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,999.75x = 215,538,246,428.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,538,246,428.12/702,999.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,597.90

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