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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,647.32, 1,008,798.48 and 199,221.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,647.32, 1,008,798.48 and 199,221.97 is: 298,781.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,647.32 : 1,008,798.48 = 199,221.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,647.32/1,008,798.48 = 199,221.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,647.32x = 1,008,798.48 × 199,221.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,647.32x = 200,974,820,518.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,974,820,518.61/672,647.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,781.86

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