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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,068.99, 1,055,636.85 and 254,731.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,068.99, 1,055,636.85 and 254,731.38 is: 381,928.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,068.99 : 1,055,636.85 = 254,731.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,068.99/1,055,636.85 = 254,731.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,068.99x = 1,055,636.85 × 254,731.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,068.99x = 268,903,831,579.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,903,831,579.35/704,068.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,928.24

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