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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,602.13, 1,001,528.74 and 268,274.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,602.13, 1,001,528.74 and 268,274.56 is: 402,462.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,602.13 : 1,001,528.74 = 268,274.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,602.13/1,001,528.74 = 268,274.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,602.13x = 1,001,528.74 × 268,274.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,602.13x = 268,684,676,372.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,684,676,372.52/667,602.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,462.28

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