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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,807.72, 1,003,208.14 and 236,845.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,807.72, 1,003,208.14 and 236,845.64 is: 355,267.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,807.72 : 1,003,208.14 = 236,845.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,807.72/1,003,208.14 = 236,845.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,807.72x = 1,003,208.14 × 236,845.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,807.72x = 237,605,473,971.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,605,473,971.51/668,807.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,267.24

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