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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,458.52, 921,158.86 and 381,021.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,458.52, 921,158.86 and 381,021.72 is: 525,847.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,458.52 : 921,158.86 = 381,021.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,458.52/921,158.86 = 381,021.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,458.52x = 921,158.86 × 381,021.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,458.52x = 350,981,533,230.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,981,533,230.44/667,458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,847.71

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