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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,667.80, 1,018,001.70 and 573,691.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,667.80, 1,018,001.70 and 573,691.80 is: 860,537.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,667.80 : 1,018,001.70 = 573,691.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,667.80/1,018,001.70 = 573,691.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,667.80x = 1,018,001.70 × 573,691.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,667.80x = 584,019,227,676.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,019,227,676.06/678,667.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,537.70

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