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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,951.62, 1,057,099.38 and 255,654.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,951.62, 1,057,099.38 and 255,654.34 is: 383,362.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,951.62 : 1,057,099.38 = 255,654.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,951.62/1,057,099.38 = 255,654.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,951.62x = 1,057,099.38 × 255,654.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,951.62x = 270,252,040,706.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,252,040,706.86/704,951.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,362.54

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