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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,855, 1,001,840.82 and 169,219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,855, 1,001,840.82 and 169,219 is: 253,843.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,855 : 1,001,840.82 = 169,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,855/1,001,840.82 = 169,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,855x = 1,001,840.82 × 169,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,855x = 169,530,501,719.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,530,501,719.58/667,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,843.28

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