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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,647.76, 1,014,578.02 and 255,956.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,647.76, 1,014,578.02 and 255,956.44 is: 383,785.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,647.76 : 1,014,578.02 = 255,956.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,647.76/1,014,578.02 = 255,956.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,647.76x = 1,014,578.02 × 255,956.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,647.76x = 259,687,778,101.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,687,778,101.45/676,647.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,785.76

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