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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,021.60, 920,822.64 and 506,228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,021.60, 920,822.64 and 506,228.96 is: 697,802.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,021.60 : 920,822.64 = 506,228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,021.60/920,822.64 = 506,228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,021.60x = 920,822.64 × 506,228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,021.60x = 466,147,087,391.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,147,087,391.65/668,021.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,802.42

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