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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,077.44, 1,055,558.88 and 254,728.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,077.44, 1,055,558.88 and 254,728.32 is: 381,890.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,077.44 : 1,055,558.88 = 254,728.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,077.44/1,055,558.88 = 254,728.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,077.44x = 1,055,558.88 × 254,728.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,077.44x = 268,880,740,163.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,880,740,163.48/704,077.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,890.86

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