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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,740.72, 928,447.80 and 502,679.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,740.72, 928,447.80 and 502,679.60 is: 693,746.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,740.72 : 928,447.80 = 502,679.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,740.72/928,447.80 = 502,679.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,740.72x = 928,447.80 × 502,679.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,740.72x = 466,711,768,724.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,711,768,724.88/672,740.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,746.87

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