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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,224.72, 930,391.56 and 402,599.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,224.72, 930,391.56 and 402,599.12 is: 555,563.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,224.72 : 930,391.56 = 402,599.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,224.72/930,391.56 = 402,599.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,224.72x = 930,391.56 × 402,599.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,224.72x = 374,574,823,311.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,574,823,311.43/674,224.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,563.76

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