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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,435.74, 930,710.50 and 368,505.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,435.74, 930,710.50 and 368,505.49 is: 508,531.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,435.74 : 930,710.50 = 368,505.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,435.74/930,710.50 = 368,505.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,435.74x = 930,710.50 × 368,505.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,435.74x = 342,971,928,850.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,971,928,850.65/674,435.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,531.66

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