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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,228.95, 1,056,078.15 and 254,838.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,228.95, 1,056,078.15 and 254,838.70 is: 382,162.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,228.95 : 1,056,078.15 = 254,838.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,228.95/1,056,078.15 = 254,838.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,228.95x = 1,056,078.15 × 254,838.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,228.95x = 269,129,582,844.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,129,582,844.41/704,228.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,162.06

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