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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,803.76, 1,055,482.69 and 254,465.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,803.76, 1,055,482.69 and 254,465.17 is: 381,617.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,803.76 : 1,055,482.69 = 254,465.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,803.76/1,055,482.69 = 254,465.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,803.76x = 1,055,482.69 × 254,465.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,803.76x = 268,583,580,870.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,583,580,870.58/703,803.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,617.14

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