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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,615.55, 1,003,402.17 and 284,633.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,615.55, 1,003,402.17 and 284,633.61 is: 427,154.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,615.55 : 1,003,402.17 = 284,633.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,615.55/1,003,402.17 = 284,633.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,615.55x = 1,003,402.17 × 284,633.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,615.55x = 285,601,981,928.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,601,981,928.93/668,615.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,154.26

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