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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,137.80, 1,001,040.30 and 574,825.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,137.80, 1,001,040.30 and 574,825.80 is: 861,235.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,137.80 : 1,001,040.30 = 574,825.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,137.80/1,001,040.30 = 574,825.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,137.80x = 1,001,040.30 × 574,825.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,137.80x = 575,423,791,279.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,423,791,279.74/668,137.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,235.20

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