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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,572.73, 1,003,006.72 and 247,848.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,572.73, 1,003,006.72 and 247,848.61 is: 371,827.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,572.73 : 1,003,006.72 = 247,848.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,572.73/1,003,006.72 = 247,848.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,572.73x = 1,003,006.72 × 247,848.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,572.73x = 248,593,821,752.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,593,821,752.67/668,572.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,827.64

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