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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,338.29, 1,061,007.45 and 174,869.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,338.29, 1,061,007.45 and 174,869.40 is: 262,304.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,338.29 : 1,061,007.45 = 174,869.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,338.29/1,061,007.45 = 174,869.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,338.29x = 1,061,007.45 × 174,869.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,338.29x = 185,537,736,177.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,537,736,177.03/707,338.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,304.10

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