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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,337.12, 1,237,954.72 and 292,788

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,337.12, 1,237,954.72 and 292,788 is: 439,163.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,337.12 : 1,237,954.72 = 292,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,337.12/1,237,954.72 = 292,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,337.12x = 1,237,954.72 × 292,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,337.12x = 362,458,286,559.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,458,286,559.36/825,337.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,163.92

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