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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,002.40, 999,670.80 and 467,381.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,002.40, 999,670.80 and 467,381.60 is: 699,440.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,002.40 : 999,670.80 = 467,381.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,002.40/999,670.80 = 467,381.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,002.40x = 999,670.80 × 467,381.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,002.40x = 467,227,737,977.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,227,737,977.28/668,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,440.21

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