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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,535.15, 1,054,671.99 and 254,150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,535.15, 1,054,671.99 and 254,150.39 is: 380,997.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,535.15 : 1,054,671.99 = 254,150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,535.15/1,054,671.99 = 254,150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,535.15x = 1,054,671.99 × 254,150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,535.15x = 268,045,292,307.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,045,292,307.22/703,535.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,997.73

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