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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,647.95, 1,055,472.22 and 171,165.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,647.95, 1,055,472.22 and 171,165.69 is: 256,748.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,647.95 : 1,055,472.22 = 171,165.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,647.95/1,055,472.22 = 171,165.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,647.95x = 1,055,472.22 × 171,165.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,647.95x = 180,660,631,026.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,660,631,026.09/703,647.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,748.61

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