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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,049.30, 1,002,073.95 and 169,413.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,049.30, 1,002,073.95 and 169,413.30 is: 254,119.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,049.30 : 1,002,073.95 = 169,413.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,049.30/1,002,073.95 = 169,413.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,049.30x = 1,002,073.95 × 169,413.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,049.30x = 169,764,654,713.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,764,654,713.54/668,049.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,119.95

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