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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,008.02, 1,002,003.44 and 162,569.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,008.02, 1,002,003.44 and 162,569.84 is: 243,852.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,008.02 : 1,002,003.44 = 162,569.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,008.02/1,002,003.44 = 162,569.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,008.02x = 1,002,003.44 × 162,569.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,008.02x = 162,895,538,920.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,895,538,920.25/668,008.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,852.67

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