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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,016.26, 1,386,577.34 and 398,704.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,016.26, 1,386,577.34 and 398,704.26 is: 598,294.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,016.26 : 1,386,577.34 = 398,704.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,016.26/1,386,577.34 = 398,704.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,016.26x = 1,386,577.34 × 398,704.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,016.26x = 552,834,292,277.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,834,292,277.47/924,016.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,294.98

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