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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,687.40, 1,021,031.10 and 237,455.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,687.40, 1,021,031.10 and 237,455.40 is: 356,183.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,687.40 : 1,021,031.10 = 237,455.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,687.40/1,021,031.10 = 237,455.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,687.40x = 1,021,031.10 × 237,455.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,687.40x = 242,449,348,262.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,449,348,262.94/680,687.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,183.10

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