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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,564.42, 928,397.97 and 492,704.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,564.42, 928,397.97 and 492,704.87 is: 680,122.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,564.42 : 928,397.97 = 492,704.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,564.42/928,397.97 = 492,704.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,564.42x = 928,397.97 × 492,704.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,564.42x = 457,426,196,475.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,426,196,475.12/672,564.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,122.50

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