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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,662.21, 1,001,624.67 and 246,941.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,662.21, 1,001,624.67 and 246,941.73 is: 370,461.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,662.21 : 1,001,624.67 = 246,941.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,662.21/1,001,624.67 = 246,941.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,662.21x = 1,001,624.67 × 246,941.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,662.21x = 247,342,928,820.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,342,928,820.48/667,662.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,461.18

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