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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,051.64, 1,002,062.90 and 162,615.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,051.64, 1,002,062.90 and 162,615.29 is: 243,919.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,051.64 : 1,002,062.90 = 162,615.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,051.64/1,002,062.90 = 162,615.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,051.64x = 1,002,062.90 × 162,615.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,051.64x = 162,950,744,477.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,950,744,477.97/668,051.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,919.38

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