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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713,256.94, 1,069,874.61 and 173,518.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713,256.94, 1,069,874.61 and 173,518.30 is: 260,274.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713,256.94 : 1,069,874.61 = 173,518.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713,256.94/1,069,874.61 = 173,518.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713,256.94x = 1,069,874.61 × 173,518.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713,256.94x = 185,642,823,540.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,642,823,540.36/713,256.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,274.82

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