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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,398.74, 930,659.40 and 368,468.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,398.74, 930,659.40 and 368,468.55 is: 508,480.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,398.74 : 930,659.40 = 368,468.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,398.74/930,659.40 = 368,468.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,398.74x = 930,659.40 × 368,468.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,398.74x = 342,918,719,661.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,918,719,661.87/674,398.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,480.66

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