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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,846.40, 1,003,269.60 and 385,411.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,846.40, 1,003,269.60 and 385,411.20 is: 578,116.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,846.40 : 1,003,269.60 = 385,411.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,846.40/1,003,269.60 = 385,411.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,846.40x = 1,003,269.60 × 385,411.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,846.40x = 386,671,340,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,671,340,459.52/668,846.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,116.80

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