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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,335.84, 1,055,872.32 and 254,951.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,335.84, 1,055,872.32 and 254,951.44 is: 382,198.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,335.84 : 1,055,872.32 = 254,951.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,335.84/1,055,872.32 = 254,951.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,335.84x = 1,055,872.32 × 254,951.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,335.84x = 269,196,168,440.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,196,168,440.14/704,335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,198.59

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