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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,055.80, 1,002,083.70 and 585,111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,055.80, 1,002,083.70 and 585,111.80 is: 877,667.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,055.80 : 1,002,083.70 = 585,111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,055.80/1,002,083.70 = 585,111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,055.80x = 1,002,083.70 × 585,111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,055.80x = 586,330,997,457.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,330,997,457.66/668,055.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877,667.70

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