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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,015.62, 999,171.05 and 310,835.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,015.62, 999,171.05 and 310,835.88 is: 466,322.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,015.62 : 999,171.05 = 310,835.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,015.62/999,171.05 = 310,835.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,015.62x = 999,171.05 × 310,835.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,015.62x = 310,578,211,043.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,578,211,043.10/666,015.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,322.72

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