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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,047.70, 1,055,445.29 and 254,668.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,047.70, 1,055,445.29 and 254,668.56 is: 381,776.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,047.70 : 1,055,445.29 = 254,668.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,047.70/1,055,445.29 = 254,668.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,047.70x = 1,055,445.29 × 254,668.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,047.70x = 268,788,727,886.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,788,727,886.83/704,047.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,776.30

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