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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,959.80, 1,021,439.70 and 182,323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,959.80, 1,021,439.70 and 182,323.80 is: 273,485.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,959.80 : 1,021,439.70 = 182,323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,959.80/1,021,439.70 = 182,323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,959.80x = 1,021,439.70 × 182,323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,959.80x = 186,232,767,574.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,232,767,574.86/680,959.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,485.70

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