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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,242.68, 997,762.65 and 381,068.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,242.68, 997,762.65 and 381,068.98 is: 570,687.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,242.68 : 997,762.65 = 381,068.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,242.68/997,762.65 = 381,068.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,242.68x = 997,762.65 × 381,068.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,242.68x = 380,216,395,317.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,216,395,317.60/666,242.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,687.54

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