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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,282.82, 1,060,913.84 and 174,803.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,282.82, 1,060,913.84 and 174,803.90 is: 262,203.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,282.82 : 1,060,913.84 = 174,803.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,282.82/1,060,913.84 = 174,803.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,282.82x = 1,060,913.84 × 174,803.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,282.82x = 185,451,870,617.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,451,870,617.39/707,282.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,203.27

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