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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,254.96, 1,385,037.96 and 424,606

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,254.96, 1,385,037.96 and 424,606 is: 636,980.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,254.96 : 1,385,037.96 = 424,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,254.96/1,385,037.96 = 424,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,254.96x = 1,385,037.96 × 424,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,254.96x = 588,095,428,043.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,095,428,043.76/923,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,980.52

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