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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,005.80, 1,002,008.70 and 542,034.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,005.80, 1,002,008.70 and 542,034.60 is: 813,051.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,005.80 : 1,002,008.70 = 542,034.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,005.80/1,002,008.70 = 542,034.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,005.80x = 1,002,008.70 × 542,034.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,005.80x = 543,123,384,901.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,123,384,901.02/668,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813,051.90

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