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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,398.79, 930,659.32 and 368,468.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,398.79, 930,659.32 and 368,468.59 is: 508,480.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,398.79 : 930,659.32 = 368,468.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,398.79/930,659.32 = 368,468.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,398.79x = 930,659.32 × 368,468.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,398.79x = 342,918,727,410.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,918,727,410.76/674,398.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,480.64

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