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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,721.52, 920,371.20 and 425,320.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,721.52, 920,371.20 and 425,320.64 is: 587,130.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,721.52 : 920,371.20 = 425,320.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,721.52/920,371.20 = 425,320.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,721.52x = 920,371.20 × 425,320.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,721.52x = 391,452,867,821.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,452,867,821.57/666,721.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,130.99

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