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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,350.07, 678,785.02 and 369,319.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,350.07, 678,785.02 and 369,319.47 is: 509,167.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,350.07 : 678,785.02 = 369,319.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,350.07/678,785.02 = 369,319.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,350.07x = 678,785.02 × 369,319.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,350.07x = 250,688,523,830.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,688,523,830.34/492,350.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,167.24

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