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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,496.08, 1,001,374.80 and 293,518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,496.08, 1,001,374.80 and 293,518 is: 440,334.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,496.08 : 1,001,374.80 = 293,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,496.08/1,001,374.80 = 293,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,496.08x = 1,001,374.80 × 293,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,496.08x = 293,921,528,546.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,921,528,546.40/667,496.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,334.46

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