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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,959.90, 1,019,884.65 and 401,023.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,959.90, 1,019,884.65 and 401,023.90 is: 600,619.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,959.90 : 1,019,884.65 = 401,023.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,959.90/1,019,884.65 = 401,023.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,959.90x = 1,019,884.65 × 401,023.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,959.90x = 408,998,119,893.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,998,119,893.14/680,959.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,619.98

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