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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,153.40, 1,008,230.10 and 317,859.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,153.40, 1,008,230.10 and 317,859.40 is: 476,789.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,153.40 : 1,008,230.10 = 317,859.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,153.40/1,008,230.10 = 317,859.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,153.40x = 1,008,230.10 × 317,859.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,153.40x = 320,475,414,647.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,475,414,647.94/672,153.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,789.10

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