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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,487.80, 999,731.70 and 292,510.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,487.80, 999,731.70 and 292,510.80 is: 438,766.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,487.80 : 999,731.70 = 292,510.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,487.80/999,731.70 = 292,510.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,487.80x = 999,731.70 × 292,510.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,487.80x = 292,432,319,352.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,432,319,352.36/666,487.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,766.20

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