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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670,728.72, 1,006,101.18 and 266,020.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670,728.72, 1,006,101.18 and 266,020.32 is: 399,033.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670,728.72 : 1,006,101.18 = 266,020.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670,728.72/1,006,101.18 = 266,020.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670,728.72x = 1,006,101.18 × 266,020.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670,728.72x = 267,643,357,855.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,643,357,855.98/670,728.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,033.69

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