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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,229.72, 930,398.46 and 402,604.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,229.72, 930,398.46 and 402,604.12 is: 555,570.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,229.72 : 930,398.46 = 402,604.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,229.72/930,398.46 = 402,604.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,229.72x = 930,398.46 × 402,604.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,229.72x = 374,582,253,237.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,582,253,237.66/674,229.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,570.66

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