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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,248.06, 990,437.72 and 239,556.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,248.06, 990,437.72 and 239,556.74 is: 359,358.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,248.06 : 990,437.72 = 239,556.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,248.06/990,437.72 = 239,556.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,248.06x = 990,437.72 × 239,556.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,248.06x = 237,266,025,226.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,266,025,226.26/660,248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,358.92

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