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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,802.76, 1,055,481.19 and 254,464.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,802.76, 1,055,481.19 and 254,464.17 is: 381,615.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,802.76 : 1,055,481.19 = 254,464.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,802.76/1,055,481.19 = 254,464.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,802.76x = 1,055,481.19 × 254,464.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,802.76x = 268,582,144,327.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,582,144,327.80/703,802.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,615.65

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