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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,238.48, 1,056,462.36 and 254,993.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,238.48, 1,056,462.36 and 254,993.04 is: 382,527.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,238.48 : 1,056,462.36 = 254,993.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,238.48/1,056,462.36 = 254,993.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,238.48x = 1,056,462.36 × 254,993.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,238.48x = 269,390,548,821.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,390,548,821.97/704,238.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,527.45

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