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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,534.52, 1,054,671.06 and 254,149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,534.52, 1,054,671.06 and 254,149.76 is: 380,996.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,534.52 : 1,054,671.06 = 254,149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,534.52/1,054,671.06 = 254,149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,534.52x = 1,054,671.06 × 254,149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,534.52x = 268,044,396,777.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,044,396,777.95/703,534.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,996.79

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