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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,072.98, 927,457.91 and 366,148.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,072.98, 927,457.91 and 366,148.41 is: 505,283.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,072.98 : 927,457.91 = 366,148.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,072.98/927,457.91 = 366,148.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,072.98x = 927,457.91 × 366,148.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,072.98x = 339,587,239,088.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,587,239,088.42/672,072.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,283.28

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