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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,245.68, 997,767.15 and 381,071.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,245.68, 997,767.15 and 381,071.98 is: 570,692.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,245.68 : 997,767.15 = 381,071.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,245.68/997,767.15 = 381,071.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,245.68x = 997,767.15 × 381,071.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,245.68x = 380,221,103,429.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,221,103,429.46/666,245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,692.04

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