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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,231.96, 1,056,082.64 and 254,841.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,231.96, 1,056,082.64 and 254,841.70 is: 382,166.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,231.96 : 1,056,082.64 = 254,841.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,231.96/1,056,082.64 = 254,841.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,231.96x = 1,056,082.64 × 254,841.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,231.96x = 269,133,895,318.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,133,895,318.09/704,231.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,166.55

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