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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,048.76, 1,000,587.90 and 240,618.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,048.76, 1,000,587.90 and 240,618.68 is: 360,933.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,048.76 : 1,000,587.90 = 240,618.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,048.76/1,000,587.90 = 240,618.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,048.76x = 1,000,587.90 × 240,618.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,048.76x = 240,760,139,721.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,760,139,721.97/667,048.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,933.34

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