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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,296.80, 1,002,557.52 and 331,354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,296.80, 1,002,557.52 and 331,354.08 is: 497,086.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,296.80 : 1,002,557.52 = 331,354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,296.80/1,002,557.52 = 331,354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,296.80x = 1,002,557.52 × 331,354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,296.80x = 332,201,524,686.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,201,524,686.68/668,296.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,086.81

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