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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,293.12, 1,002,434.56 and 169,661.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,293.12, 1,002,434.56 and 169,661.44 is: 254,490.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,293.12 : 1,002,434.56 = 169,661.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,293.12/1,002,434.56 = 169,661.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,293.12x = 1,002,434.56 × 169,661.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,293.12x = 170,074,490,955.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,074,490,955.37/668,293.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,490.86

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