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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670,366.88, 925,404.50 and 398,522.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670,366.88, 925,404.50 and 398,522.78 is: 550,138.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670,366.88 : 925,404.50 = 398,522.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670,366.88/925,404.50 = 398,522.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670,366.88x = 925,404.50 × 398,522.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670,366.88x = 368,794,773,964.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,794,773,964.51/670,366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,138.72

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