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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,239.60, 1,002,523.56 and 194,929.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,239.60, 1,002,523.56 and 194,929.60 is: 292,442.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,239.60 : 1,002,523.56 = 194,929.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,239.60/1,002,523.56 = 194,929.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,239.60x = 1,002,523.56 × 194,929.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,239.60x = 195,421,516,541.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,421,516,541.38/668,239.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,442.29

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