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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,001.80, 990,002.70 and 581,269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,001.80, 990,002.70 and 581,269.80 is: 871,904.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,001.80 : 990,002.70 = 581,269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,001.80/990,002.70 = 581,269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,001.80x = 990,002.70 × 581,269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,001.80x = 575,458,671,428.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,458,671,428.46/660,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,904.70

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