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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,649.24, 1,002,978.72 and 195,664.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,649.24, 1,002,978.72 and 195,664.32 is: 293,497.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,649.24 : 1,002,978.72 = 195,664.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,649.24/1,002,978.72 = 195,664.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,649.24x = 1,002,978.72 × 195,664.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,649.24x = 196,247,149,223.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,247,149,223.27/668,649.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,497.90

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