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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,955.51, 999,820.22 and 240,386.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,955.51, 999,820.22 and 240,386.93 is: 360,359.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,955.51 : 999,820.22 = 240,386.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,955.51/999,820.22 = 240,386.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,955.51x = 999,820.22 × 240,386.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,955.51x = 240,343,713,237.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,343,713,237.73/666,955.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,359.44

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