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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,019.44, 1,054,310.96 and 253,682

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,019.44, 1,054,310.96 and 253,682 is: 380,444.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,019.44 : 1,054,310.96 = 253,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,019.44/1,054,310.96 = 253,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,019.44x = 1,054,310.96 × 253,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,019.44x = 267,459,712,954.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,459,712,954.72/703,019.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,444.26

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