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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,965.40, 1,019,892.90 and 401,029.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,965.40, 1,019,892.90 and 401,029.40 is: 600,628.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,965.40 : 1,019,892.90 = 401,029.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,965.40/1,019,892.90 = 401,029.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,965.40x = 1,019,892.90 × 401,029.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,965.40x = 409,007,037,751.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,007,037,751.26/680,965.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,628.22

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