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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,207.08, 1,000,872 and 217,930.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,207.08, 1,000,872 and 217,930.32 is: 326,915.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,207.08 : 1,000,872 = 217,930.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,207.08/1,000,872 = 217,930.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,207.08x = 1,000,872 × 217,930.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,207.08x = 218,120,355,239.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,120,355,239.04/667,207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,915.53

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