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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,494.68, 1,002,243.32 and 402,192.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,494.68, 1,002,243.32 and 402,192.80 is: 602,989.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,494.68 : 1,002,243.32 = 402,192.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,494.68/1,002,243.32 = 402,192.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,494.68x = 1,002,243.32 × 402,192.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,494.68x = 403,095,047,152.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,095,047,152.10/668,494.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,989.16

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