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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,734.62, 673,303.90 and 366,922

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,734.62, 673,303.90 and 366,922 is: 506,525.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,734.62 : 673,303.90 = 366,922 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,734.62/673,303.90 = 366,922/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,734.62x = 673,303.90 × 366,922
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,734.62x = 247,050,013,595.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,050,013,595.80/487,734.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,525.48

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