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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,598.24, 1,003,045 and 247,874.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,598.24, 1,003,045 and 247,874.12 is: 371,865.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,598.24 : 1,003,045 = 247,874.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,598.24/1,003,045 = 247,874.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,598.24x = 1,003,045 × 247,874.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,598.24x = 248,628,896,695.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,628,896,695.40/668,598.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,865.92

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