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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670,742.92, 925,319.89 and 398,656.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670,742.92, 925,319.89 and 398,656.20 is: 549,964.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670,742.92 : 925,319.89 = 398,656.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670,742.92/925,319.89 = 398,656.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670,742.92x = 925,319.89 × 398,656.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670,742.92x = 368,884,511,131.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,884,511,131.82/670,742.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,964.08

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