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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,003.80, 1,002,005.70 and 456,496.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,003.80, 1,002,005.70 and 456,496.60 is: 684,744.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,003.80 : 1,002,005.70 = 456,496.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,003.80/1,002,005.70 = 456,496.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,003.80x = 1,002,005.70 × 456,496.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,003.80x = 457,412,195,230.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,412,195,230.62/668,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,744.90

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