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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,283.82, 1,060,915.33 and 174,804.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,283.82, 1,060,915.33 and 174,804.90 is: 262,204.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,283.82 : 1,060,915.33 = 174,804.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,283.82/1,060,915.33 = 174,804.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,283.82x = 1,060,915.33 × 174,804.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,283.82x = 185,453,198,169.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,453,198,169.12/707,283.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,204.78

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