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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669,494.64, 1,004,241.12 and 170,858.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669,494.64, 1,004,241.12 and 170,858.64 is: 256,287.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669,494.64 : 1,004,241.12 = 170,858.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669,494.64/1,004,241.12 = 170,858.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669,494.64x = 1,004,241.12 × 170,858.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669,494.64x = 171,583,271,995.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,583,271,995.28/669,494.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,287.75

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