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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,407.16, 1,026,785.94 and 284,915.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,407.16, 1,026,785.94 and 284,915.16 is: 427,445.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,407.16 : 1,026,785.94 = 284,915.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,407.16/1,026,785.94 = 284,915.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,407.16x = 1,026,785.94 × 284,915.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,407.16x = 292,546,880,380.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,546,880,380.85/684,407.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,445.67

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