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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,658.52, 1,020,987.72 and 182,009.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,658.52, 1,020,987.72 and 182,009.56 is: 273,014.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,658.52 : 1,020,987.72 = 182,009.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,658.52/1,020,987.72 = 182,009.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,658.52x = 1,020,987.72 × 182,009.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,658.52x = 185,829,525,682.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,829,525,682.60/680,658.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,014.32

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