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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,459.44, 1,000,489.32 and 312,174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,459.44, 1,000,489.32 and 312,174 is: 467,933.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,459.44 : 1,000,489.32 = 312,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,459.44/1,000,489.32 = 312,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,459.44x = 1,000,489.32 × 312,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,459.44x = 312,326,752,981.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,326,752,981.68/667,459.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,933.68

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