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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,279.84, 927,734.28 and 366,358.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,279.84, 927,734.28 and 366,358.96 is: 505,568.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,279.84 : 927,734.28 = 366,358.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,279.84/927,734.28 = 366,358.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,279.84x = 927,734.28 × 366,358.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,279.84x = 339,883,765,977.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,883,765,977.15/672,279.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,568.88

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