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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,499.32, 1,002,544.04 and 241,984.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,499.32, 1,002,544.04 and 241,984.10 is: 362,901.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,499.32 : 1,002,544.04 = 241,984.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,499.32/1,002,544.04 = 241,984.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,499.32x = 1,002,544.04 × 241,984.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,499.32x = 242,599,717,229.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,599,717,229.76/668,499.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,901.97

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