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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,646.32, 1,008,796.98 and 199,220.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,646.32, 1,008,796.98 and 199,220.97 is: 298,780.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,646.32 : 1,008,796.98 = 199,220.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,646.32/1,008,796.98 = 199,220.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,646.32x = 1,008,796.98 × 199,220.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,646.32x = 200,973,512,888.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,973,512,888.67/672,646.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,780.36

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