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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,139.80, 1,001,043.30 and 574,827.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,139.80, 1,001,043.30 and 574,827.80 is: 861,238.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,139.80 : 1,001,043.30 = 574,827.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,139.80/1,001,043.30 = 574,827.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,139.80x = 1,001,043.30 × 574,827.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,139.80x = 575,427,517,843.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,427,517,843.74/668,139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,238.20

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