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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,732.99, 991,087.79 and 250,481.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,732.99, 991,087.79 and 250,481.26 is: 375,717.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,732.99 : 991,087.79 = 250,481.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,732.99/991,087.79 = 250,481.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,732.99x = 991,087.79 × 250,481.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,732.99x = 248,248,913,454.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,248,913,454.38/660,732.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,717.45

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