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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,290.62, 1,002,620.91 and 308,571.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,290.62, 1,002,620.91 and 308,571.54 is: 462,942.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,290.62 : 1,002,620.91 = 308,571.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,290.62/1,002,620.91 = 308,571.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,290.62x = 1,002,620.91 × 308,571.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,290.62x = 309,380,278,234.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,380,278,234.90/668,290.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,942.72

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