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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,437.76, 1,002,049.70 and 247,418.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,437.76, 1,002,049.70 and 247,418.40 is: 370,902.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,437.76 : 1,002,049.70 = 247,418.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,437.76/1,002,049.70 = 247,418.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,437.76x = 1,002,049.70 × 247,418.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,437.76x = 247,925,533,494.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,925,533,494.48/668,437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,902.94

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