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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,251.82, 1,000,670.72 and 240,732.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,251.82, 1,000,670.72 and 240,732.19 is: 361,023.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,251.82 : 1,000,670.72 = 240,732.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,251.82/1,000,670.72 = 240,732.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,251.82x = 1,000,670.72 × 240,732.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,251.82x = 240,893,653,894.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,893,653,894.48/667,251.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,023.60

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