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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,057.10, 1,002,085.65 and 169,421.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,057.10, 1,002,085.65 and 169,421.10 is: 254,131.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,057.10 : 1,002,085.65 = 169,421.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,057.10/1,002,085.65 = 169,421.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,057.10x = 1,002,085.65 × 169,421.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,057.10x = 169,774,453,117.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,774,453,117.22/668,057.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,131.65

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