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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,538.30, 1,001,404.65 and 218,150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,538.30, 1,001,404.65 and 218,150.30 is: 327,257.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,538.30 : 1,001,404.65 = 218,150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,538.30/1,001,404.65 = 218,150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,538.30x = 1,001,404.65 × 218,150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,538.30x = 218,456,724,818.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,456,724,818.90/667,538.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,257.21

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