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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,468.80, 1,055,203.20 and 254,404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,468.80, 1,055,203.20 and 254,404.80 is: 381,607.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,468.80 : 1,055,203.20 = 254,404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,468.80/1,055,203.20 = 254,404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,468.80x = 1,055,203.20 × 254,404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,468.80x = 268,448,759,055.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,448,759,055.36/703,468.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,607.20

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