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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,008, 1,000,615.68 and 223,879.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,008, 1,000,615.68 and 223,879.68 is: 335,854.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,008 : 1,000,615.68 = 223,879.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,008/1,000,615.68 = 223,879.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,008x = 1,000,615.68 × 223,879.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,008x = 224,017,518,241.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,017,518,241.38/667,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,854.32

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